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 9885427 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115382936 epoch_slot_no: 298136 block_no: 9885250 slot_leader_id: 8862806 size: 11984 time: 2024-02-03 08:33:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa31ade69edec5dc075c8e39c28ef7bca4e5e3c2390700df3ecf0a7d9c23f4be7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15493lg7z57erhzpel7hqa0k3hepds3qk6y405fv490rztq9c4j9sf55yls op_cert: \x7fec2f303b3fcacdb42b24bcba48e0cda44386b2c3a95260118f5775faec8c73 op_cert_counter: 2