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 9872959 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 115124212 epoch_slot_no: 39412 block_no: 9872782 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 54172 time: 2024-01-31 08:41:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62676f66ad959a0de9804bd15c4c03c52f035cfca2b2c442506454caa29b5dc7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1peupvfx0pwp9eetwx6a89yq26u70ywt62k37lktamn76huvrvz5qgqsxaz op_cert: \x49278d7df8b0ea6752812735f0998e5de60709dd6061d5c4ae96bcbce9ae15d2 op_cert_counter: 13