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 9944620 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 116608415 epoch_slot_no: 227615 block_no: 9944443 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 28901 time: 2024-02-17 12:58:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaa576da20b033824d2b759b9b4ffbf2b1ee8eb9a2b64d2b40b274453d993b22Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1080mynrknh0p3k69tlsjxrfl2csf3jaxccelvt9xl5w2cjlvastscywtac op_cert: \x158d7dd75e4916ff408a4f107feaa6d163258c02233159a861d923444165d876 op_cert_counter: 21