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 9878657 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 115241334 epoch_slot_no: 156534 block_no: 9878480 slot_leader_id: 8192001 size: 2387 time: 2024-02-01 17:13:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf431cd23d85dcf11c838d9026826d4add002e91a37aa6b407325c0d5fe6bc52Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e6fxchr7f9lg5jndqur4wzkzy9d7uuzyhexjfx00zmam6tm4f6pqyel9mm op_cert: \x2dce263bf156b0d10cd19451fc1e133d430cb532a15fd44b23ad4ee45afc39ac op_cert_counter: 4