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 9866219 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 114981025 epoch_slot_no: 328225 block_no: 9866042 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 87385 time: 2024-01-29 16:55:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ea5a6b5b283fb9dab9703ccf31a753ab7e3f5bd1949efa1dddd54f7b3dccabeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10yts68r6rzs9jh2f4a3a7lfvzfm3w7907wrtxun79hk56lxdsnqsx93y75 op_cert: \xdc607f72f696c347f85ecd3cbff729e71be8b65128c33b1890259dc7cad01301 op_cert_counter: 15