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 9871581 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 115096372 epoch_slot_no: 11572 block_no: 9871404 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 53498 time: 2024-01-31 00:57:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf6d5dcf84ff45b52ad0b9eb2ead6549adc1140e1442052ffb978ec2832b6b6bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12sdqapzjgfg4m882lm6ylyd6judsw7cxqkckg7m4sugcsgqx9gfqst33lw op_cert: \x76878dab471e337c58893376012e6363ec9c1d48480b826f6779e46c0df33835 op_cert_counter: 19