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 9929855 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 116305441 epoch_slot_no: 356641 block_no: 9929678 slot_leader_id: 9620575 size: 53984 time: 2024-02-14 00:48:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed34de3f1193fca7025268c2b3963576dea72e8c337d59664e0d4613b1d36063Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18lyy7sg6f0fj8g3jlj5vd2aq0jqvehljnj6fpezhax6wxd35hp7saah4f0 op_cert: \x8aa466ddccb6f2c636a5a195240979025b72f36f60e6332a2c69f514ff98d825 op_cert_counter: 1