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 9850096 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 114640894 epoch_slot_no: 420094 block_no: 9849919 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 64566 time: 2024-01-25 18:26:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cdd23ce1358752a7981a99f3808ecdfb92e843ea6ad7b5741d5e0da8da8fe19Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vcta5kjly6wwh8t45zwcd2y5qqrlsw8efllgfcapqzckwqquzgxs2tfh8q op_cert: \xfc1e8f08bc7c342d175fb3b60213549849f519560fd38f055f5091d37d606a17 op_cert_counter: 17