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 9891021 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 115500235 epoch_slot_no: 415435 block_no: 9890844 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 82392 time: 2024-02-04 17:08:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae18950e7f95e4ae7357456bcaf551209e5160cc974ed3945e2cd440b877eb78Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1p697xaw602mudxcfswfgn7snnl8t3eca30tds8sfk96er247zacqrtaqfh op_cert: \x211481820a51ed92a76069753410627b7a959b4dd7876ee5ea6d408308af4116 op_cert_counter: 19