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 9883171 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 115336149 epoch_slot_no: 251349 block_no: 9882994 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 71978 time: 2024-02-02 19:34:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf091d5976fcefac80a7e0f8c1710e18550b8840c3b3aff3cfdb5f10cae2d38b8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x3203336c5df2123aed944cafa0a9af067cfed6e6c6853c9dbb9c1d4a4f199fd7 op_cert_counter: 16