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 9939053 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 116492352 epoch_slot_no: 111552 block_no: 9938876 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 84278 time: 2024-02-16 04:44:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53bd4e251765cab5fa1e6fca49a04a8800a2ca18782073231d57f352443d9ebeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1080mynrknh0p3k69tlsjxrfl2csf3jaxccelvt9xl5w2cjlvastscywtac op_cert: \x158d7dd75e4916ff408a4f107feaa6d163258c02233159a861d923444165d876 op_cert_counter: 21