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 9403030 Details
Epoch: 441Number of transactions in block: 7
slot_no: 105465527
epoch_slot_no: 316727
block_no: 9402853
slot_leader_id: 5215989
size: 6275
time: 2023-10-11 13:43:38
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x50820824c6dc4774571ef5f594038c99a29445abbf69d431159dd923a2062afb
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rds2yl04ee8unwce4uty8q2k2g25ehalvzwhzlvkj0q8u72swxnss69530op_cert: \x7ac8f95df3f22f16e2ee0f4952d7becffa622db9c43783d2d7adf717eea41902
op_cert_counter: 11