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 9925139 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 116207896 epoch_slot_no: 259096 block_no: 9924962 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 78589 time: 2024-02-12 21:43:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1b223d86dc07bb2b37c70994d3d3f912bc5a41dd438b6f985f6d583b8bbc2d7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gwdurtpzkdz3tyqcnhj4pedz6e7mtdqa4ta7t6808alqy5h0qa8qcsa246 op_cert: \x88d6171940e4ed3f52146ac3029bbe6bed323275cbba92ea094c7b420dbc1ed6 op_cert_counter: 19