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 9941429 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 116541711 epoch_slot_no: 160911 block_no: 9941252 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 73914 time: 2024-02-16 18:26:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d64d1e2fa6be45982c8f9216d5e90def8b92402dfa3d124daa5f8e8606f0f64Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1225yd8gdk4pd4jujmh976nrnskrh5hnkgexjwkmqxwml67tjfm9qxaypnx op_cert: \x36bed8ed213177383e2e2c2c01c887f3a9e6b044f3b241eb3771f96e421c4891 op_cert_counter: 16