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 9842296 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 114480950 epoch_slot_no: 260150 block_no: 9842119 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 79820 time: 2024-01-23 22:00:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b023b691a08e829476735f5498a2ab14dbbfe263a7b67496b4a47ee3820e777Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12gqclqg6qgx00t4c2rskhgyj0kpdfgl3zcqpk08h0fykapqsw2xqptx9qs op_cert: \xe2804373ce94d03d0b1f2a4941cc447f3dc23cf3a69622f81112fb4295a77df5 op_cert_counter: 18