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 9889876 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 115475274 epoch_slot_no: 390474 block_no: 9889699 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 55221 time: 2024-02-04 10:12:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea501efad783d5793e2a85fe31cf83507f816b39f83c4e997af523aaeff0a1d4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hklew6wgnk07hvt68e8c63l9kzz6atf4kefpuhlqz2xf66yupjrshv88sw op_cert: \x89c0bc3d51df7abdfdcf13b448666c1f2b248abf10103db070a0080f1ee24d50 op_cert_counter: 16