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 9947438 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 116665412 epoch_slot_no: 284612 block_no: 9947261 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 53230 time: 2024-02-18 04:48:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e083c8cce5eba9adb9842939534b09a4ad3b2a269884bfe58f00ff0c7fd9d80Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wvlqe2qje36uz5mhk5hnzq4qwuhqs9y7dvawtueezakddmp8fl9qhadshx op_cert: \x6e12398f68d7d9b34c315c73fe1213f5898f24fca594f7806ac67962992e7111 op_cert_counter: 18