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 9861206 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 114875149 epoch_slot_no: 222349 block_no: 9861029 slot_leader_id: 8997946 size: 12385 time: 2024-01-28 11:30:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bc9848fbfdeadca77e5c7593ddcc939bc2c2a0d011fdae30d423293489fe685Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r6w0ztng5lxs49vync9r62kzxxfp3rqd658yld3cuzk7xxa5g5es003ss2 op_cert: \xaac1135bc2f4779e3ff10691e76332cf3881d640973782618ed693b23ffbd290 op_cert_counter: 3