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 9949348 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 116703620 epoch_slot_no: 322820 block_no: 9949171 slot_leader_id: 5668147 size: 88517 time: 2024-02-18 15:25:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb1e28db2bfd71cdcec28e1268a856e91fc89ca1eb2527a6583f1d13208639e5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15uff8868sy699m746h8junr3svjhgmyfv0h5qld5apuflkrh7pdsrxp705 op_cert: \x09c74320205944a8e16d95801fd74e85debc130838ce2e38ecc5176eb412d214 op_cert_counter: 10