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 9881469 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 115300840 epoch_slot_no: 216040 block_no: 9881292 slot_leader_id: 5680671 size: 82590 time: 2024-02-02 09:45:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda71c35bd161d64bff03f4aad55f37ef77a444fb0d4f81f7ae7176c8ec26a3f3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1um6d02g99m807nqvkk7zl5e646y9z2hghftk720xfqpeuv4yuwyqxuhhfd op_cert: \xbcbfa3a71ccc311f548da189bb6c09e046135395a47b22f1e3c67bbb1f3c14d3 op_cert_counter: 13