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 9873569 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115136997 epoch_slot_no: 52197 block_no: 9873392 slot_leader_id: 4636355 size: 55286 time: 2024-01-31 12:14:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd45e5a6bbb3ea7b217a76d503237546ec32d9a57e50ed408db2199e0bee00338Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1s8t9cm805fjq7jyvl5ehdrqzqhykrv234vze03eh0s9evfnz5npqt5k68k op_cert: \x799759ccbd3e5125c1b4710b232d5b9f2c1d5dec0ee4558ae46b900604a44500 op_cert_counter: 14