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 9880319 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 115275835 epoch_slot_no: 191035 block_no: 9880142 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 71129 time: 2024-02-02 02:48:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc124c2e40b8523013ea37984e3004e720913bcae97dba003948c30dbcfd191c8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hryzec3zjkds8d4k5xnkk7e76j8varatq0cf85l9r3fsskxwgxqzzyqcz op_cert: \xcbda3e613a4dd6d7b0ee7eafac1760d5250f8bee54b0df047746d1b3d6374d55 op_cert_counter: 18