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 9861555 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 114882823 epoch_slot_no: 230023 block_no: 9861378 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 58767 time: 2024-01-28 13:38:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf01ad540c5c49e1c181606daa551bf3b450b0f1859a88fc8812db43a0debf911Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk195mefnapnekwq3f2gkjev0pq0vwudqglke2d4juvcxkfx7mv8nyqazrma4 op_cert: \x16d5535014a94a28377178384975806eac5ca1e68418cc4a4803a47596ac8486 op_cert_counter: 15