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 9853542 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114711952 epoch_slot_no: 59152 block_no: 9853365 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 56106 time: 2024-01-26 14:10:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74cf7ea1d4d19c8c0b50d1f53422e5621b6514cac6c8a88c910502e2539b1499Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18f5xg9y7dmfu8ep0cvscwtldqtjk5m8fud48de0z3kdgqdh0f2tqfyjjr9 op_cert: \xe60c3e15e002429d4cdd655bdd7039d942af4c60f51ea2d5fc38745a3210dbb1 op_cert_counter: 13