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 9851709 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 114674454 epoch_slot_no: 21654 block_no: 9851532 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 79163 time: 2024-01-26 03:45:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99a3bbacead669aa8421305f3614f170ce7ea1f2e45bd5c9eb3c20521100976bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1epams3708wqnm8khz8u3hhph9f3zyl7eh3k7a9k2ys03y9nz73msfxhwug op_cert: \x7e2e7393a6e578cfdf8006efadf7e7058677e6bc0d7f7413f4d23df3c19ee3ed op_cert_counter: 19