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 9896968 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 115623676 epoch_slot_no: 106876 block_no: 9896791 slot_leader_id: 5266164 size: 8573 time: 2024-02-06 03:26:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4a7cb0a8b82e915404f0d42cecfc1555278c78772314d5c3946609f9a6b8788Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qhaeh7mjhpt9flqh60d26uvn6gce76z5kunvdcdk6evxxpmuesrqchcvz5 op_cert: \xcf5bcc9ef7050a328e542830574974cada946370125fbbd4e7aeb38e86b827e3 op_cert_counter: 141