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 9873691 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115139193 epoch_slot_no: 54393 block_no: 9873514 slot_leader_id: 6133303 size: 42875 time: 2024-01-31 12:51:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc9b39f535b30e3b6bed1616301166663052d8d9d5b02066ca74313ce88e7e80Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1aames2wwkk986rh78v36am74qrmfs3yqhetqqnptkg0e96ewjlzsl4fpvh op_cert: \xd81e2f99324f78c4f13a8c1a98d5119f694b6f8a011a72e418ba34152abea488 op_cert_counter: 11