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 9891176 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 115502909 epoch_slot_no: 418109 block_no: 9890999 slot_leader_id: 4792215 size: 39964 time: 2024-02-04 17:53:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61d2e986104c1cf38e26d44643094aa70ce4aef4e9b009d50fc3ef33256cc6f3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1psvjhzr8w203qesw2f578sdpwseppr02m9tr7rwzzufmsjufumusxflvf2 op_cert: \x1051a5ef4fab70d93f87c8062162047aa9126afe6fef72ebfc81d7eaab2234a5 op_cert_counter: 14