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 9379153 Details
Epoch: 440Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 104978185
epoch_slot_no: 261385
block_no: 9378976
slot_leader_id: 7630734
size: 7014
time: 2023-10-05 22:21:16
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbfb3e0300626678d9b6d1777220af761e98734e02f14dcb661f2901e8dd18269
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vengp9qs27hzmq3xmcld0cxula4tjmx0ezuylt8pakxfvfvrtw7sjyfeepop_cert: \xca3521d9ae98c87aa1b199cc8bbb1741fb442f703ec1e9792cceb131ff2015c3
op_cert_counter: 4