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 9877976 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 115226240 epoch_slot_no: 141440 block_no: 9877799 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 24523 time: 2024-02-01 13:02:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0fe72c9a0b9e2c9e4b877eefd1cdb23bb29d6bb2dabd53c7826f4267d263a24Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ggupvuw2683qe4m9qpg9ahk48ecr29x2azcjy92v5h529c82z8es9kssun op_cert: \x23a1acc0ba1220e152e8d58eca01570b8787ad9123b0f2a9d51a508ddcd0ad61 op_cert_counter: 1659972768