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 9876096 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 115188114 epoch_slot_no: 103314 block_no: 9875919 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 21032 time: 2024-02-01 02:26:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bd8c51bfb95b0c3bc0516eec53f3de9b920bc32eff395d36612a894d10389c7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t0syd45jwwwrfw6jpmc9668nqxmm4lq4wmjcfyqp2ljkr4z8yacq60w88g op_cert: \xf5ace66848676d39d993aa3b536091d75c3f55d00d77604aa5ec8f174a9acdef op_cert_counter: 9