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 9874075 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115148000 epoch_slot_no: 63200 block_no: 9873898 slot_leader_id: 4692997 size: 23970 time: 2024-01-31 15:18:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f4f2797c4336216332e3170e37fde50551e50c31f69c110bb6a285587caee9eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13t7urdkhv9ns7vvzs8w8m9msnzvykghy6a8ka3hdj758ehnarwns6h7vu4 op_cert: \xdbbfdd0d1f2e971e410f3c4cfbffd8d1805b9801b624b1658dd425cbca98bd1a op_cert_counter: 5