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 9924766 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 116200323 epoch_slot_no: 251523 block_no: 9924589 slot_leader_id: 8577576 size: 86893 time: 2024-02-12 19:36:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8030225d42daccc9e3c3ba5d0481e447a02c7639bb6e7f1291282afff74161bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lrjllmevdah3pkzrudtygcezuqs406sh4d0lkvtntygz5t7c2umqk8mpy7 op_cert: \x07cb31a491c501a8883619f8afa377f6e2e344102b95c3e18233bad3f977d6b2 op_cert_counter: 4