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 9865680 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 114969252 epoch_slot_no: 316452 block_no: 9865503 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 49766 time: 2024-01-29 13:39:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2103cd85ea4368cc2af9a5ddc11b2b0c1aa62726f133fb78d6f4dcb4118611b2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ykzznhc097stfxzqs3udw52rduy6lcvqa7mtwz83j5gf4dkskhus2753u6 op_cert: \xb9e2806b048f2a4c3dde5436a665ad3fb1e1e2632337674afc905b5cd5d84849 op_cert_counter: 9