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 9925042 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 116206113 epoch_slot_no: 257313 block_no: 9924865 slot_leader_id: 4626196 size: 15326 time: 2024-02-12 21:13:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49b49e6facc87cb89fab666d9a8d6889f103a6d5bb48d8e8f1563cc8c5ea8325Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pdppl3vx2wxj752ywjy6c963707waeqdn3pux4jywcx7dzeev8wsg0c7kl op_cert: \xe4736d711f4e4dbe950a54ee9167bd2ad51aad2105ddcf719d23562a51043030 op_cert_counter: 21