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 9845304 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 114542201 epoch_slot_no: 321401 block_no: 9845127 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 84758 time: 2024-01-24 15:01:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcefed6c214803e539af6ecbe1b75051af8f8745ee45b1957da8b2daf0233b92aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x041165c44e701802f6543697ffd34c88ab329f513f75b00536b7ab4632f4a942 op_cert_counter: 16