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 9873011 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 115125296 epoch_slot_no: 40496 block_no: 9872834 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 65693 time: 2024-01-31 08:59:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9731f9227dc7781ab779a9022ddc6832a34659a70cb2face6c725f9a8a2a858Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t0syd45jwwwrfw6jpmc9668nqxmm4lq4wmjcfyqp2ljkr4z8yacq60w88g op_cert: \xf5ace66848676d39d993aa3b536091d75c3f55d00d77604aa5ec8f174a9acdef op_cert_counter: 9