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 9876749 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 115201602 epoch_slot_no: 116802 block_no: 9876572 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 69629 time: 2024-02-01 06:11:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2b4910c7a218b4fa98584ce3ab28861bf3bcf8e1d01347ccf7eb3ab9a8ae901Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ygptnml8rkgw9dmguft6dr8dnjaapk80lsynqdwzl9aap08qg6mslll3fc op_cert: \xe19f6aac60b88b8dd76dba9bc3d8a449cf211e9c376c8eaec76ffad3a91628f1 op_cert_counter: 14