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 9917577 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 116052022 epoch_slot_no: 103222 block_no: 9917400 slot_leader_id: 8157918 size: 18931 time: 2024-02-11 02:25:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x856372fcff18baa6e164ed927ab37d42c5c3d16a79862881ac48784cb25dd7f5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kqeqcyhxkk6y9e3wsk95hfdnsw2pgj05rt06sr6emnh3w2dm9uns8ll28m op_cert: \x56fc68a25ff386ed05610588f12864d974a5b84bac9f66ee71b8c4fd390c9dee op_cert_counter: 9