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 9902216 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 115731665 epoch_slot_no: 214865 block_no: 9902039 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 46119 time: 2024-02-07 09:25:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6db7e84d7ad437ff2de6ccb306197fca51287ff5c1668859b4b4f0e044d9ed3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \xafab9a0a0886daa21f810a61f6107eb2696ee831401b2ca3e15a3801b98de301 op_cert_counter: 12