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 9874493 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 115156385 epoch_slot_no: 71585 block_no: 9874316 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 86154 time: 2024-01-31 17:37:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d704ecb6e4e0f59877c7bbe413b8c78fa2f49d069ecc69c9f5c3dc68a77141cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jpedtgaqqhfquu3lc4m2n5w4kcluw9jprpftrncnnqyzn2jmj2sssvz6ak op_cert: \xdec19792c24d22211eb37dabf6409f0fa2ccb108936b88aa5a62dec3e253e161 op_cert_counter: 5