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 9863424 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 114922783 epoch_slot_no: 269983 block_no: 9863247 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 44150 time: 2024-01-29 00:44:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x319287955182d45331ade0aaf14db22585b4aa7f8146f443f51b3fb89112d690Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12eywclvhwzv4ysdkcjjy56y7suctk4vsugzt4grjau538csy46gqfnff8q op_cert: \x6f1ead04b8a6c53fa319c2180d97473f8214a99049a35a8f28da4617970d5c56 op_cert_counter: 13