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 9931286 Details
Epoch: 466 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 116333154 epoch_slot_no: 384354 block_no: 9931109 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 883 time: 2024-02-14 08:30:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc9b29e694b520675ad21638737daab43e105e538864eaf03857f40da2c860b0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ypzw9zfrm5mupcffxgewr3ywg8r2y6gnfrxy3kkyeu6ujx4vdqkqasuaeg op_cert: \xb65c3b594d7f65bf4dd6c878c669c9d30186e6415436c3998b9457d4dadc4491 op_cert_counter: 18