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 9878901 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 115246317 epoch_slot_no: 161517 block_no: 9878724 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 83289 time: 2024-02-01 18:36:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x868b3b5b9579a60e78ad0b71922b2cd83982f490364921176ee0d2086486a86eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x27ec68eb2cd0360c00f8abee4c7e3ce5a0ae025cac7e7f355ff36798e1c31063 op_cert_counter: 17