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 9951628 Details
Epoch: 467 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 116750578 epoch_slot_no: 369778 block_no: 9951451 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 85202 time: 2024-02-19 04:27:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea00672de543a905fae04e23442c10081faba21e26859b9c4e4093e7ef1553f5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tyn3yxr59rqghey6yr8psxxgnkh9j8um8hngzax2xkxgzyyh5nus6f96u5 op_cert: \xf693bf0cef33bb89bb87098751346c2adf89ace582d3758cf0343f9c1b07d7e2 op_cert_counter: 17