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 9862538 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 114903612 epoch_slot_no: 250812 block_no: 9862361 slot_leader_id: 5366908 size: 85985 time: 2024-01-28 19:25:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa18bef28fc4258f60e36587236e1feba9ff78bff8d2247f25c3b9196cd84763Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e3ful6y80qgtdnqc0uzgc5hf88k4wj3cehgkar3856msn85hk64qs070g2 op_cert: \xb2e90f9b9ecbd89da48a68134f5dc47dc72450a4f6522c74d58ac1d5f35bbea0 op_cert_counter: 15