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 9908036 Details
Epoch: 465 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 115853937 epoch_slot_no: 337137 block_no: 9907859 slot_leader_id: 4685979 size: 86979 time: 2024-02-08 19:23:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c2528a7f453e6bf84693a5db3da59e0fbde60a998ecd341670cd19e81a628f7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13plulf4sydw02mfz7fclhnvke3kdy7u4rkgwr0k3hglxkculmxzsjqerrs op_cert: \x329b8a74818635e60e4b1cd8fd5f488b49dde88d89dbf6c37ed9998676cae351 op_cert_counter: 16