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 9855181 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 114747150 epoch_slot_no: 94350 block_no: 9855004 slot_leader_id: 9855181 size: 76266 time: 2024-01-26 23:57:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cfe3c1d9bdb207184523c608d00bd404fe63c1196385c862543bce5bef7d666Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ef9a892hy50scav96j45vc7vah8e8wtqgf2uhvrr9tuchsexa4wq6jssny op_cert: \xbbcb07facf0d1721d5d864e411e189e26a3b972ff42751e0163327fc1e1e44db op_cert_counter: 0