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 9897081 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 115625693 epoch_slot_no: 108893 block_no: 9896904 slot_leader_id: 6954050 size: 26013 time: 2024-02-06 03:59:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cadfbb817b6cd56439dd85f26c909d033d2dad7648fec4fcd7c207ea3785ea3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jpns3wsa96hw4cj6palkcftfdettv709vy9yq0ysga59t0qcjzeq93f6tv op_cert: \x52c4dce40996450c5f8ecae3631b0e75c729fcf5fe7a6ee333fca603605688fb op_cert_counter: 11