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 9876432 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 115195202 epoch_slot_no: 110402 block_no: 9876255 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 14949 time: 2024-02-01 04:24:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d29ba37258499ae5077a43620f87852258b22547ef625870ce761761318eaf2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nu68pnt9ungyrgs0etkt758zmap8nx8l5cvl855fqtmrspg6fenqx6nh6f op_cert: \xef9896234e18303a5002c5f8caf0b1cee0b5db21ccf65c5beba905b5f3e07c90 op_cert_counter: 5