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 9906961 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 115831475 epoch_slot_no: 314675 block_no: 9906784 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 75116 time: 2024-02-08 13:09:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40de6261a3270fc0603e78edb8bba8e920e1eefdc91e7e8575dafd5e6915bb19Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9k2lfgxss8ccrscemg4z52gmtg9mvdrvmqdyweqzdyhzmaugk3q3jmg2z op_cert: \xb20931b5e5bdf9687b199bb37a7f1070e4be2ba68027d650f72bfaba670dffce op_cert_counter: 18