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 9928536 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 116278614 epoch_slot_no: 329814 block_no: 9928359 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 27801 time: 2024-02-13 17:21:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23d8127f6204149769c434d8e8b782031d2c7761e9efdace1e414b158c6347c3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10s4fgpaf0vx9aeg7sueh2n55nwlgdqag2ehxp3tmdaed8q7cf3zq76jlz2 op_cert: \xafca955cde1239d96cfc3621bb56a70c3b902762baa04756f72b5efc50c37574 op_cert_counter: 12