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 9867451 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 115007101 epoch_slot_no: 354301 block_no: 9867274 slot_leader_id: 8929631 size: 53426 time: 2024-01-30 00:09:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3421b0d9ac5814e8a562bae445b738b23a69a86f5523a94dafbe3748d6280bfbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fezrpx4cgyq4q46gzv4hnk8ykjpq0jn962vayarttr3w66nxzcuskfpuvw op_cert: \x59d9c953c3651ed7d91731202d752ccc4b413cec7c568f6d8e0ef1231162c301 op_cert_counter: 3