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 9943033 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 116575996 epoch_slot_no: 195196 block_no: 9942856 slot_leader_id: 4561122 size: 1233 time: 2024-02-17 03:58:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91d2d607b5c6d1b78b2634dcd7bdd8a8a93795ff0a26a3e53aee152119dba441Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16v34trhgsmwpp8st57htgt952f8wv6duy0w0nlcrksfkmzhljprshp0q6d op_cert: \x22f15da59ae0a56290c0f4f0a1623eac781dccae3a69d222caf3d0c02772aa98 op_cert_counter: 15