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 9856731 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114780665 epoch_slot_no: 127865 block_no: 9856554 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 36648 time: 2024-01-27 09:15:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a7d56cdd4bf4ca90af30b20cb2e41f6ef23ad4fea21007ec5f4700d59def778Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ep6tmd0vdtareyst59rlwj8669hxwsjtp33f0w6qfwv54mkx8s7qqn6jp4 op_cert: \x158607b8577629668988824853f5e37f6ce72c6573a8f228fd3fd51f6e5d79d8 op_cert_counter: 14