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 9876502 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115196686 epoch_slot_no: 111886 block_no: 9876325 slot_leader_id: 4750395 size: 37857 time: 2024-02-01 04:49:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x311bd20e5e7540bbb4d099747be5c0a36f6bc65fbb9b011b8e7d88b77fc83fc6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qrmku2vdjfs2l8aypgvww8nspcve8yjxrx4fsj7xyzww2kna3nvszdrcxk op_cert: \x97a53093e98b13dea6dc9d40c306b2159ab7fb7766b32a025aa1c84675e508cc op_cert_counter: 16