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 9880051 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 115270133 epoch_slot_no: 185333 block_no: 9879874 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 32889 time: 2024-02-02 01:13:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30a52df62dbe8a772930d3b9f5303d480b86f81d9d6791c7381783a0d7766f62Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tyn3yxr59rqghey6yr8psxxgnkh9j8um8hngzax2xkxgzyyh5nus6f96u5 op_cert: \xf693bf0cef33bb89bb87098751346c2adf89ace582d3758cf0343f9c1b07d7e2 op_cert_counter: 17