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 9861688 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 114885770 epoch_slot_no: 232970 block_no: 9861511 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 44050 time: 2024-01-28 14:27:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8d5a8da83b4b59dcb238a8a0d570af04768f44996497a22f33e2ad11352a687Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rt4whnfaazzgxepp5vw0t59msuy8nyg9z6cadfdjxledq24wgrzsjttrjy op_cert: \x45fa7c14f7a095857e564a66d0474c156d69a32f129b60f096cc6ad54acd92c1 op_cert_counter: 15