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 9850536 Details
Epoch: 462 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 114649583 epoch_slot_no: 428783 block_no: 9850359 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 59758 time: 2024-01-25 20:51:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc51ffbafee6a4612c6f808e371925d214a1b71504e8c0a88e644a91b13e6a4a2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vcta5kjly6wwh8t45zwcd2y5qqrlsw8efllgfcapqzckwqquzgxs2tfh8q op_cert: \xfc1e8f08bc7c342d175fb3b60213549849f519560fd38f055f5091d37d606a17 op_cert_counter: 17