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 9876808 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 115202814 epoch_slot_no: 118014 block_no: 9876631 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 10347 time: 2024-02-01 06:31:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9472cca55fddb9b7a889443cfcd0bb57a6bcc1f9ce398e0c063f014906167e02Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk172ugxyueeetknngnp67jrpjn4n0nk8yljln9vvqsuejujmkgw7xqq4z3td op_cert: \x684074fb98f49b0a29644e93bfde1156a04ddc206ec3283c7ab7b42a2b89544e op_cert_counter: 1659973120