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 9871821 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 115100904 epoch_slot_no: 16104 block_no: 9871644 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 58213 time: 2024-01-31 02:13:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde5a218015a7a81fe0520b4c020293f90b4cdfb337e8a4173a8224eb7e99e3b6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1clpl885tz6tf5vnua0ad4kzzw5q85d3x4rz4v73fxwhj3t03zmyqtjzllc op_cert: \x33becbe17557e5ac9883abc8b3950314e3a300e920c83f51f81aeb702a1fcef3 op_cert_counter: 13