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 9861235 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 114875800 epoch_slot_no: 223000 block_no: 9861058 slot_leader_id: 7730065 size: 10301 time: 2024-01-28 11:41:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55d05a5e65e8a6545338407b154d5838d695c604a37fc21584a602e4ae2a72e5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12mjklutxm5m5a98za4k4wfttjlv5eglz037nlm74dr5rgux2pm6qga5vg5 op_cert: \xdd799732a151bf1a0ee7136999d5bbf2ab106f92cda978719c4f87cbf2fff709 op_cert_counter: 6