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 9871115 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 115085967 epoch_slot_no: 1167 block_no: 9870938 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 80790 time: 2024-01-30 22:04:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d09ba7ab6ff622941717a0ad806ca5f806d02e5a33b9c7f8a2de2ddcce7fdb2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1375qgqjrt8x9hvk5leaeh70xj4wkrygdptn8xkh7z6na32v7aysqqvq2mq op_cert: \x75cfaf901c913c0823eaf6020b771677af1178332d09276c05b79dc96be5f358 op_cert_counter: 11