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 9876773 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 115202111 epoch_slot_no: 117311 block_no: 9876596 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 26502 time: 2024-02-01 06:20:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x554ee2ff26365fd2370b4b842c3175e5fc2a6332de5b6e21ed6c0256ea3743edBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10acggp4t528duurmsw3qf77aru7f5fprj3vn6mgryjcmlguddfdqeexgqc op_cert: \x98e263844826c9e0372cc87c1925d713afb2a479db42b3ca5bab1202e843d7ef op_cert_counter: 18