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 9878377 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 115234773 epoch_slot_no: 149973 block_no: 9878200 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 46207 time: 2024-02-01 15:24:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0a4e1e4313e179bc63c108210f3e13c721fe8c77c6c9e8e4da8e4d12ed50a08Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vclfxu5y6wekn5fhd7jy2vzvjedflq6c24uxctwn33dx7l3jcd5qffsueu op_cert: \xd4b84e45a85cd6f4290da33f248741c7febb5ca1cf59408db49599fdcf3daa1a op_cert_counter: 18