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 9872191 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 115108982 epoch_slot_no: 24182 block_no: 9872014 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 39570 time: 2024-01-31 04:27:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44682e0427aa344c3b228c30690ce89b46d7e41dfd08c5e8ef086d56b1a7f9d5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ep6tmd0vdtareyst59rlwj8669hxwsjtp33f0w6qfwv54mkx8s7qqn6jp4 op_cert: \x158607b8577629668988824853f5e37f6ce72c6573a8f228fd3fd51f6e5d79d8 op_cert_counter: 14