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 9845717 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 114551523 epoch_slot_no: 330723 block_no: 9845540 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 78054 time: 2024-01-24 17:36:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcfbd10423ff2d061d0decbc47474261ef12ece75b4a557d94d4e311a3baa2f3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14kzpx0v3ucdpwju3c55mv90694de9r644ssgc4tedtm8lja6msfsdzgy4d op_cert: \xd032bc7536127c597d4eeb99d837d00fa1f6b565039195a30900e4fa2167ed40 op_cert_counter: 1659973061