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 9874820 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 115163362 epoch_slot_no: 78562 block_no: 9874643 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 79941 time: 2024-01-31 19:34:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe6a1b0e8899649cec4e1c5fd32c327f1079e888a50035efd7b534b625030a8cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rluj3m4ag2h9clcedrkgwj56nacxwtnlf5h7qza8nwjeqenfee0qwqjsmj op_cert: \x08e461d950bf4f63fed0a6afe4a795514a3131cfcfff40f31e2ad663158f3a44 op_cert_counter: 20