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 9877781 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 115222020 epoch_slot_no: 137220 block_no: 9877604 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 301 time: 2024-02-01 11:51:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e113f6aa24dffc853e5d1a12565c069be84ab8fdfc0090f2132c8bcf88f0839Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x370f08e8bd9b36b2ae03ddaea5b0b71e0a0b4fd343dc7394d965b5a32e066700 op_cert_counter: 17