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 9871913 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 115102901 epoch_slot_no: 18101 block_no: 9871736 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 9329 time: 2024-01-31 02:46:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19a478afe719be97c5237b6e779f3c9621a1c0075e2ec5cd78deb9af9afa4c22Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xc0701254d7f5ed40394a35ed1021d647a16428a8ba20b8df7bcef33bc7898a90 op_cert_counter: 1660589481