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 9874771 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 115162148 epoch_slot_no: 77348 block_no: 9874594 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 59954 time: 2024-01-31 19:13:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee2663aba7162c9738bdd84bfaec1a35bbfa9dd1f2ae5c17c715b0983590f010Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19wjy5a6y8haz078qvnkgc366pmqnmvpva5a3mh0dxk0e97md667qyhecz2 op_cert: \x914431edb614c29828d9673f8efd7dc05b82cc17783182006e3523d32d58ed32 op_cert_counter: 1659973416