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 9861558 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 114882893 epoch_slot_no: 230093 block_no: 9861381 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 58831 time: 2024-01-28 13:39:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbb6d4d6e0242a9ed9970a482100c117e1dfac230a858a986173e1b64a037391Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1peupvfx0pwp9eetwx6a89yq26u70ywt62k37lktamn76huvrvz5qgqsxaz op_cert: \xeec3f4f23b50b1d53727961f6981ff34cdd578426c3f9ee8e8835feb31cbbd10 op_cert_counter: 12