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 9850397 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 114646981 epoch_slot_no: 426181 block_no: 9850220 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 81483 time: 2024-01-25 20:07:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cae258b25952ac7fb28e3bd830328e79712fb20c3bf90c01d7cc72e34abceafBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \xeb448431e06e30154d4a459d193a3e428eb66238eb0256b9abca1b938b676990 op_cert_counter: 17