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 9868578 Details
Epoch: 463 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115030506 epoch_slot_no: 377706 block_no: 9868401 slot_leader_id: 4837352 size: 24058 time: 2024-01-30 06:39:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb25daf29cbd07cf615557f74b944f39ff2754f91d809affe33d2b92c4f651d01Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zym4yqetzqmt67453drnq2nj80mj8zauprne3atdrwu6ypt8ny5sf5pk3n op_cert: \x4307101d578ccf15b203c73470d1f6a45205c592e8e6ef76fbb183cfdcdbfc48 op_cert_counter: 18