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 9853266 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114706749 epoch_slot_no: 53949 block_no: 9853089 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 55074 time: 2024-01-26 12:44:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x817570c57587674aa5601e896521f1b7b32d4f6f9d6e44820447de68b13624e5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tqh0annmqlwewqu5wpdxvmxcf2t9wut2rqcty5raqwjqwsaewl5qq9fvc8 op_cert: \x940c5c51a30581bd1c71ea15ea06e444fe579d190d0e8aead102c102dad8a71c op_cert_counter: 13