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 9885231 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 115378880 epoch_slot_no: 294080 block_no: 9885054 slot_leader_id: 6776484 size: 38458 time: 2024-02-03 07:26:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd1710b9b0f3f4957497a0bdf7991ae3f88c367ffec1e5d81eb109288b6a3708Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jd6f53juc6vstyguxzfpx07vp74sg0wvcwunm3lu8z6l28vph3asp6her9 op_cert: \xcbb0c724c38de03d58bde6fb636a8a4a0248d457737c4118e8b8e07b608a4f98 op_cert_counter: 12