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 9916205 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 116023692 epoch_slot_no: 74892 block_no: 9916028 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 79620 time: 2024-02-10 18:33:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe505481ec4838de1d448fcf92bbfc6a3cc5df8d5d9c9afa7f1706bdfb5055e04Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1clpl885tz6tf5vnua0ad4kzzw5q85d3x4rz4v73fxwhj3t03zmyqtjzllc op_cert: \x33becbe17557e5ac9883abc8b3950314e3a300e920c83f51f81aeb702a1fcef3 op_cert_counter: 13