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 9861239 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 114875875 epoch_slot_no: 223075 block_no: 9861062 slot_leader_id: 6284437 size: 53791 time: 2024-01-28 11:42:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f0a94dab9808d1e644472a9f0570e26a4b753812b82b89963cc5b906d5e7141Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1l9upellrprstwce0vwq98sm037nwf95zc9hep9tw0uqqq4xndpfsvp4e90 op_cert: \xb1d1f1ecf4a53bd3deda880a68065cc2d5f1d9ea57f536d6f0b681950d93db7c op_cert_counter: 10