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 9844468 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114525060 epoch_slot_no: 304260 block_no: 9844291 slot_leader_id: 4560329 size: 16764 time: 2024-01-24 10:15:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aa9e7bc885804c0002ffc949042e8d1b61577737398f04de13ab4ad14416a26Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rcczqvh08687crmnemj7ykr8t5nhygv97uhjafn2wtkvhm43uc8qm8z782 op_cert: \xa2f3bb77d07e490dda9d4bcb9f2529c3a8180415be6109c2ce6d668de81ab01b op_cert_counter: 18