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 9862579 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 114904482 epoch_slot_no: 251682 block_no: 9862402 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 81068 time: 2024-01-28 19:39:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02ded357c73a23723a505eb028d26d5a883e761217e7d4b29b095af0f2933af4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1z3qaj95vx6mhmzcj63c7f9v4am60fhlz55w5m26wk4nnl0tfc33q4s5h8m op_cert: \xf19b42bd7014727bceb66814b8b412e4c77a2c69355a1172ec53b5e4e5af5c85 op_cert_counter: 19