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 9891236 Details
Epoch: 464 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 115504341 epoch_slot_no: 419541 block_no: 9891059 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 88171 time: 2024-02-04 18:17:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90153f918c11bc7237c7f0a2aeaaeea9ba72e3b63a0f46a5605ff0ed6f6e2b82Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ztd89l825ngr7m6qnte26ffpcvzssfqxkkkzfjlwwl9rjuans7lqnlav7a op_cert: \xdb1da82c16243fad28098e173a70fb165f06dcf02510b2783c4ac2b3f378015d op_cert_counter: 15