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 9876988 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 115206555 epoch_slot_no: 121755 block_no: 9876811 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 26294 time: 2024-02-01 07:34:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e17da8f19558761a31f76ac42876da332fe69a2c8826f51661d87de94d47d52Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18n2p53sjjamukq6gevwckvym8fwrfrv037j669zwr33swsxyl7hstjqndu op_cert: \x36102e77e3c3f21909dc1b13715980782b35d7aba95cbd70170664cb625a4758 op_cert_counter: 1659973089