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 9842524 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 114485335 epoch_slot_no: 264535 block_no: 9842347 slot_leader_id: 4583203 size: 11042 time: 2024-01-23 23:13:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e139d0e963fb99b51280106c21101171ce547fe9670ff50d8d4ffdea4128041Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yu4mjf8q5nqdzzpu5whjc0u5eesxdct685sk6gyxuzztfgpzy44skl3035 op_cert: \x67603f59aa420458c11a4c41f011deef708e3ed4edc1b146415d86e972e5de63 op_cert_counter: 18