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 9920759 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 116117418 epoch_slot_no: 168618 block_no: 9920582 slot_leader_id: 5344649 size: 71374 time: 2024-02-11 20:35:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef82cf995e106f7a209fc37a78679a7a4a605ec9c6dd8b948387aa1fbcd30004Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajdmwaj3dnkk995hmjle2v5tkfje4l4qmhx4cvly5qxhc0lefccqnacfwh op_cert: \x2d2f45a13927c93345ac3cad845c42bae558bcf861b0fbdaf742ac74f0e5a699 op_cert_counter: 18