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 9873808 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 115141920 epoch_slot_no: 57120 block_no: 9873631 slot_leader_id: 6607377 size: 17798 time: 2024-01-31 13:36:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee7c2f3a491e85ebf4f9b76b608e893f1c1c7e1e0d698f853074931880f864a4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v7a029c2avl2cyds82sy87fafgrfg9skgled99hahk40dx4y0d5qc523xk op_cert: \x829a98d3df5eca6988c7b6dc9c1e2fec77128661899e36fac875e56dfe778dc8 op_cert_counter: 10