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 9863581 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 114925801 epoch_slot_no: 273001 block_no: 9863404 slot_leader_id: 4558052 size: 11027 time: 2024-01-29 01:34:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a974c38a6927d0e7534826d89a3c42f8859ee4f4f0daed0a4e81308f979a584Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12cmp9tznzdsp64q4clmnyn20k78xewtn4m2uzmv5rjfkknvm6h4sztrzhl op_cert: \xc943db335042011feb302c2249980babb737e5884db258c67288dffb4189e7ab op_cert_counter: 19