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 9856962 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 114785039 epoch_slot_no: 132239 block_no: 9856785 slot_leader_id: 8665497 size: 32677 time: 2024-01-27 10:28:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cdc95f4d433efbb2708b9972c68c25f554ae9aaf153f2eab4acd6016125b38fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wzwryn685ruuup7h342n6ljxqaqh76jceet7p6d4fdxujfv2plksjeklhp op_cert: \x9d9892b09d415259e24e6dce8267a63bfe3a5d82443f6688d6c6a1ed0fb37903 op_cert_counter: 4