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 9936975 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 116450311 epoch_slot_no: 69511 block_no: 9936798 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 49359 time: 2024-02-15 17:03:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d8dd0d566dcfb558ab4571e7be1cd67d605864957a858d6815ad56939a549d9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n3mpzpmcxumc5pa3yyx29nd440uvftpcydpe8j0f684tjv4ta2yqj4x35r op_cert: \x27bbe928523444ff8a79cdca84816ccbf0704f50a6782a2cb8df5b9fbe446855 op_cert_counter: 9