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 8769142 Details
Epoch: 411Number of transactions in block: 46
slot_no: 92432593
epoch_slot_no: 243793
block_no: 8768965
slot_leader_id: 4572916
size: 88492
time: 2023-05-13 17:28:04
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9c4e5453953cf35cde74e762e450811a15382b2b40b181b1c7203aeceef87fe2
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sh946l2qfxu5q8xu7sw3xmp07d4ph764frje3qm0p2wy6pu08u2qxwxfqwop_cert: \x1f7628def8507c978bcb3adeb60376080c7611e942389d5475eceee3227a5be0
op_cert_counter: 22