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 9874974 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 115166913 epoch_slot_no: 82113 block_no: 9874797 slot_leader_id: 4595060 size: 66460 time: 2024-01-31 20:33:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa70975a4163c654ddb2c838f72a34320dea222083224e98d3c475b75fb30c3d6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gldanyvpq9jvpfen2uwrs3pgxlp7n5nyx6w9p3nrskcvletnxfpq72g9d8 op_cert: \x3bce43e0a794671640a2905fda81c54072df453c347cd802c2a50b0769a7af20 op_cert_counter: 6