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 9888284 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 115442131 epoch_slot_no: 357331 block_no: 9888107 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 87758 time: 2024-02-04 01:00:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05325f561e8d7872cb16b76f5a12442c03b628b45558f7ca3031744bfbe3c6f8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lckxm3tasr3lha6zy3t39yh5taayygz0j5dh557maf3qce0883psd629s2 op_cert: \x3c1138ee642b7878cfab62675b0c92f5bc07438f2667abe8256bed8d837f9138 op_cert_counter: 12