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 9899382 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 115673750 epoch_slot_no: 156950 block_no: 9899205 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 58007 time: 2024-02-06 17:20:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfce8d362b9eadb8eec8bd73f26c342502463cf597df0c7d1f2afb136896f7d19Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vcta5kjly6wwh8t45zwcd2y5qqrlsw8efllgfcapqzckwqquzgxs2tfh8q op_cert: \xfc1e8f08bc7c342d175fb3b60213549849f519560fd38f055f5091d37d606a17 op_cert_counter: 17