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 9903521 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 115759498 epoch_slot_no: 242698 block_no: 9903344 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 88125 time: 2024-02-07 17:09:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66619b2aef59ea0cea336c512eebb9bfee4de4c01cad5088fdab6b0e8749daeaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \xafab9a0a0886daa21f810a61f6107eb2696ee831401b2ca3e15a3801b98de301 op_cert_counter: 12