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 9858914 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 114826415 epoch_slot_no: 173615 block_no: 9858737 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 50338 time: 2024-01-27 21:58:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8bd1d5864b21753ef51abb0c8eca26fa0f2514a57073a740708e2f6ec3daf42Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \xb2705ed27aa14732633fd186d2aeba6a517b2c3793e7796a4992e6df35c9ef31 op_cert_counter: 1659973387