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 9844385 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 114522902 epoch_slot_no: 302102 block_no: 9844208 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 86663 time: 2024-01-24 09:39:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26bc9b4e4b1ab811d3191e7890477dd2e2f1a2d69247333bb26302d0ea0050b3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajtchlkusa56gkrat3a00y2hxymgrkhckuj04lq6uutegse667js9028dc op_cert: \xb2bdb3b193518565dda54965cd383a22fe721ed8ed3f343009ece4c4f751702a op_cert_counter: 16