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 9862313 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 114899011 epoch_slot_no: 246211 block_no: 9862136 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 50375 time: 2024-01-28 18:08:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50e3f41105fe2479bb41c88d47d67e1597c35845c201a36ba7de8c356030b488Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19zx85pjga3unusf84weg647f9nrnwhwpk20nhplradajkje33tvsm4e8zm op_cert: \xc19f5c02c2d5e05fad6fb168ad76a586372abf7cb6c213c36710c5cd36a227b6 op_cert_counter: 15