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 9862202 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 114897088 epoch_slot_no: 244288 block_no: 9862025 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 4330 time: 2024-01-28 17:36:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfe78738ff9e3a8b8645e5dd5786470053c6259b9f2064f423ee08d54101bf79Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x370f08e8bd9b36b2ae03ddaea5b0b71e0a0b4fd343dc7394d965b5a32e066700 op_cert_counter: 17