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 9903771 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 115764743 epoch_slot_no: 247943 block_no: 9903594 slot_leader_id: 5094299 size: 79780 time: 2024-02-07 18:37:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x864f4c6bf01f731f47a919a54b824fd7bf37b490b1172d758ca3f9b389b6cd82Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dp6u0vcx693plp3dg4agltuntrzn2fyt75mfcgc83w5aguu0gexs3mxmm2 op_cert: \xc9df3cfe9d25cbbefe891cb9afbc2d52bcb1c0f56be82d15cd82aea724da9aa1 op_cert_counter: 15