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 9882436 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 115320029 epoch_slot_no: 235229 block_no: 9882259 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 75641 time: 2024-02-02 15:05:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6feaf2e88682d1391352e6e7e6d8fad07a86ff5dde5a17bd1c4c4d92e3a1d66Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dghjrkap5utjf6zcx99vux2uauvveypref40097nl5cw8j7tftyscjsuaw op_cert: \x49187aa27339b040e62d62f144f7b1902b3772c0090790cd5b9612270550a877 op_cert_counter: 13