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 9874541 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 115157024 epoch_slot_no: 72224 block_no: 9874364 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 56168 time: 2024-01-31 17:48:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f4b056377d38db12c2d0150e8fffc225c0a82027562a1d53d903a26bcd63ec1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1trt3chpnwveum0lew3d6nl7c9836zhr4rczxgu4xlmqr2yd4l00spt8p9f op_cert: \xd59160344c28a5621dceaaa83979e7a369036c1d6e6bff15bfac1ee812263085 op_cert_counter: 14