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 9934550 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 116400298 epoch_slot_no: 19498 block_no: 9934373 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 19546 time: 2024-02-15 03:09:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x238078170dbdeaf01225e5f5f45d05806624b4d357151f605741ab7755737c99Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tqh0annmqlwewqu5wpdxvmxcf2t9wut2rqcty5raqwjqwsaewl5qq9fvc8 op_cert: \x940c5c51a30581bd1c71ea15ea06e444fe579d190d0e8aead102c102dad8a71c op_cert_counter: 13