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 9880092 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 115271468 epoch_slot_no: 186668 block_no: 9879915 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 83117 time: 2024-02-02 01:35:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x635aa06ba802723b9060eefb3d41f9ca71e80c95e909b1cb3ffb246d48c11830Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x3203336c5df2123aed944cafa0a9af067cfed6e6c6853c9dbb9c1d4a4f199fd7 op_cert_counter: 16