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 9871761 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 115099856 epoch_slot_no: 15056 block_no: 9871584 slot_leader_id: 8484595 size: 87855 time: 2024-01-31 01:55:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e4dc6b35926125a7e33ef4b6a1f3c6c501ada73fd65e7039391a3d5694201cbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1q8tmx3rtp5k3k4q2vptjtcu7p56mrymwnsdyegfcmey4ju45mywqrwl8sd op_cert: \x1246bfaa1cf403f70f59a57fc495ae6079d70ce552bc06042ee3b92d58320133 op_cert_counter: 3