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 9883421 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 115341349 epoch_slot_no: 256549 block_no: 9883244 slot_leader_id: 4644259 size: 71666 time: 2024-02-02 21:00:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e057e0848e44f4d91689ce9d47656edf6027bb5c28f6bce3e550d35fceb8a14Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14z07tf4nqk7d3fc3d3dqdvr3kkpzct60v7rv97acynjuyealyckszvj28u op_cert: \xe915d793a7965dce18042c9660ec2d7eadd907097d520f28af058925a4cc9b33 op_cert_counter: 21