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 9950289 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 116723048 epoch_slot_no: 342248 block_no: 9950112 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 65386 time: 2024-02-18 20:48:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dcdcfcb3ee3ad56f6ac01fba7fe8003507bf01f580f53a633e4672d95e6bef7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vsegtv5srkjpt3jcqdgukhnyjac84uzud5t86t6rdpjvjs5jsl3st9dwxk op_cert: \x94c4af8b055901eada8af0ed1dca156d984b4c638adef3e8d10298ac6cfec320 op_cert_counter: 17