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 9853784 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 114717092 epoch_slot_no: 64292 block_no: 9853607 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 78221 time: 2024-01-26 15:36:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd953aaae38c744a8dba6583c2a8da9ed5b240e01377203deeea9f668033ff58aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xlr4r9j95ns3p99myzrh9pzlrzgjhre2f2vtaj6jy5jeu7yskh3qdmkg9g op_cert: \xb6ca0c0fecfb1c044788921d9513619f628049adcefe975f2c282fa38aa4e46d op_cert_counter: 19