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 9886427 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 115404340 epoch_slot_no: 319540 block_no: 9886250 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 2689 time: 2024-02-03 14:30:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b5eb71e548ea651fc1bd166e1e8890b5269e8e36380cabc751187f1bd84efdfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lswc67jaawzyyq3qpzmvzrkkpwddwtvuu93dtxawttd09gxds4ls2zpsj9 op_cert: \x0b0005c598dcc3a9770e6c3671ac09efcb8ac42e1f0c5a0155b5e322c3a57a2d op_cert_counter: 16