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 9845893 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 114555239 epoch_slot_no: 334439 block_no: 9845716 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 46580 time: 2024-01-24 18:38:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x982f76429fbf71a9ea90bd8414d480a5c263a7a0d79445e7e6497c9a5c5d42caBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yhrkcsnwt4afvqn0cy6xnrr939dp05mw90lsly7r03t7arh662eqltf6pw op_cert: \xcc14c3697c3f140a134838ad5de1b8d1dce66ab036d78c0e385d814f6a3c71d1 op_cert_counter: 16