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 9843916 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 114513415 epoch_slot_no: 292615 block_no: 9843739 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 73131 time: 2024-01-24 07:01:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b62d54badf1a6ba41da5aaf15e3621bbebb2192b1317a028328ca25ed2985f3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12985ww0m8m62c9swggnwnf36h38vc9jjd4mdvtcu3suuyvfcw97swhgdv8 op_cert: \xc6621a823609ff362b8a38434ac0da1cb2987038c337390285e12aa23a2c5db9 op_cert_counter: 15