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 9842617 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 114487189 epoch_slot_no: 266389 block_no: 9842440 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 37330 time: 2024-01-23 23:44:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4efebc4d10fe6550b587278149ddc77a5a74c14dfb636724e9c8119dc41f079Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ltwdajt7gx6jyk852nqk6l2dzef9e2txgrg3p46ekq3gv4yud6zscyxx5t op_cert: \x20bf091b6c9e35bf4536c287c08dd43037092f78aa67139ac0d4e97445fe8de5 op_cert_counter: 14