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 9859073 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 114829550 epoch_slot_no: 176750 block_no: 9858896 slot_leader_id: 4808698 size: 38887 time: 2024-01-27 22:50:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3efad88da5cae04ee815158f5571c9f6cdc89baf762456b17d3d30b53ca7c019Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk146ltt5ejvhx69nd7zpucexzq3vjtcf42l8d26rpm6vw0xj0vflxsye2d62 op_cert: \xa7a7567dbd5119b862c7138e33b39b630ec09e0558616809193514d095362395 op_cert_counter: 40