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 9934583 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 116401122 epoch_slot_no: 20322 block_no: 9934406 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 56829 time: 2024-02-15 03:23:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a5e4f46c50c76f3e784b3b4c3d5c9fb139bab900d8ed064dc9f42833ca0a779Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19gst8x5h2ypvr84p69za7ys90x39jh8x66t82dpykylwe6c40l0s5ks6l5 op_cert: \x5c4cc23a6b0fd2a5f1b0baba5b157f410d81351130ee612da67eccb9fafe1944 op_cert_counter: 19