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 9873312 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 115131497 epoch_slot_no: 46697 block_no: 9873135 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 40474 time: 2024-01-31 10:43:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef4caf4924f8e5d86a33680d74ef7cbb6906017edf99c1242ddf8fbf39d06a73Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1epams3708wqnm8khz8u3hhph9f3zyl7eh3k7a9k2ys03y9nz73msfxhwug op_cert: \x7e2e7393a6e578cfdf8006efadf7e7058677e6bc0d7f7413f4d23df3c19ee3ed op_cert_counter: 19