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 9900884 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 115705580 epoch_slot_no: 188780 block_no: 9900707 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 48448 time: 2024-02-07 02:11:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc270a8a147b6545a89b5814c33398a44973f1c825e9a52ca7dbf8ee9bf87dc07Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nyd5vhrglpm490gtp72tyqxdjusw3jk8cmafy8m05m582yhk4r5sxux5vk op_cert: \xd06c58f4f5d5a680cd0b24e8ba6016814f0eb9a4df31bcc19d1b306621a2d7eb op_cert_counter: 13