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 9920520 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 116112705 epoch_slot_no: 163905 block_no: 9920343 slot_leader_id: 6385290 size: 56741 time: 2024-02-11 19:16:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d0847fbfa592d4eed389789b16cb7a3c10cb3780bc85e1740825987eb3efaebBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kwhduezvew8pa7zd6hl4ecrsmxy57jw6ryxpu04d54ewvvu66nnsemgwjt op_cert: \xe59eaa89a301ef90dc8f72a2779f0cf761f436cd69fcd72bd25db62ae2466b29 op_cert_counter: 15