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 9843497 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 114505080 epoch_slot_no: 284280 block_no: 9843320 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 34071 time: 2024-01-24 04:42:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf905d5ad0dcf65259edfdc60b5246450a69f04f5decec2a627e96fa90a952d81Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12gqclqg6qgx00t4c2rskhgyj0kpdfgl3zcqpk08h0fykapqsw2xqptx9qs op_cert: \xe2804373ce94d03d0b1f2a4941cc447f3dc23cf3a69622f81112fb4295a77df5 op_cert_counter: 18