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 9876113 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 115188605 epoch_slot_no: 103805 block_no: 9875936 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 28124 time: 2024-02-01 02:34:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x254f2e1f343329660c7104122609af702a7d86937d39b7addc092e8ccb79d900Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1s3hssxtpjdjc9amqn9wqn6dfyzujsv8jrk6pkl4esfpp99v48ujsflsn70 op_cert: \xd41a3d9c54c390a8cc55f90003c89285381777a7e047ea9c7fb707165b951b14 op_cert_counter: 18