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 9944551 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 116607026 epoch_slot_no: 226226 block_no: 9944374 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 70019 time: 2024-02-17 12:35:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf459755c02cbbb4bf80d88500b24e5932e0c4fbc013b2c4f81d4f5ab72138b0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x3203336c5df2123aed944cafa0a9af067cfed6e6c6853c9dbb9c1d4a4f199fd7 op_cert_counter: 16