A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9842291 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 114480851 epoch_slot_no: 260051 block_no: 9842114 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 86720 time: 2024-01-23 21:59:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x168caad681789233fb1e6a66247d342b8009c6f3e48051904d455e9340019603Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1038jvydsxw53xul39j7zmyuxg9fuq4w53xcezywqpf5nxldydcwsj6mmjr op_cert: \x56128da58c06ac491e906191dc6b4aacbe1b695b932711a9e00dc279a9d3235f op_cert_counter: 20