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 9888957 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 115455625 epoch_slot_no: 370825 block_no: 9888780 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 51521 time: 2024-02-04 04:45:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2e9fdaae6253b7a160059c2505f16872d465776832b4461c07043a5183ecfcaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10yts68r6rzs9jh2f4a3a7lfvzfm3w7907wrtxun79hk56lxdsnqsx93y75 op_cert: \xdc607f72f696c347f85ecd3cbff729e71be8b65128c33b1890259dc7cad01301 op_cert_counter: 15