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 9844918 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114534323 epoch_slot_no: 313523 block_no: 9844741 slot_leader_id: 7520737 size: 15373 time: 2024-01-24 12:50:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7a7cb2bfc46c64ed6ba50ba8cf9bfaf36ddec855f7cc720d6cdbf0a89f1d302Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1anxeupp6v4nq5amvutwy9cygjcha3gxx5t72afp8ck2n9v3ghexspqap5s op_cert: \xc2af33d6842a5ea56937267911497ec86afab7d4c9d9af45f13d198c4ac155cf op_cert_counter: 7