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 9861250 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114876144 epoch_slot_no: 223344 block_no: 9861073 slot_leader_id: 4809597 size: 40432 time: 2024-01-28 11:47:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e2176b9188be30a29bd4c6fcfc59eb53c70f60b2e915b8c90705662638be531Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tawdpfmgzkefrmg603n2cq047d5fj8cs0d4csce4xrxzzst444tsvwet66 op_cert: \x55ec103eb0cfc7cd260740738d45d865d902b794aa672fa3af3317b26ff1cb4c op_cert_counter: 15