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 9222652 Details
Epoch: 433Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 101779843
epoch_slot_no: 87043
block_no: 9222475
slot_leader_id: 4558237
size: 19717
time: 2023-08-29 21:55:34
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x29e94d7c12ad950e412b365387049b978161ccf73c4f33a202d5334f2405c706
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16v0wlzz9d2q4x2ewx4pwmsfwlmahftvrccxkq3ytwremps59hzzs7gaa9yop_cert: \xd6f023b371c6f9ea2223085a0b199a45405930a19ab027644d9fc6e9d0a3fa0a
op_cert_counter: 17