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 9842666 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 114488282 epoch_slot_no: 267482 block_no: 9842489 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 8561 time: 2024-01-24 00:02:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb20293ef427bee685ee537047a1b296e403f27419fc80d5a0c84c2772480aaceBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x4gcag7r4n0pld5qdd38etqqsmfsjp5sehughrrg7ew7kesd67zs9va90y op_cert: \x6d62b74a955bb06a153996e5f8504b2940d5a3d867e0e3062ba37c623e52457a op_cert_counter: 12