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 9412949 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 22
slot_no: 105667789
epoch_slot_no: 86989
block_no: 9412772
slot_leader_id: 4809597
size: 53015
time: 2023-10-13 21:54:40
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc5cd56725514ee1c8691c2711d045711d0b3ccfa17b9e9d83d3cd0914d92957f
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tawdpfmgzkefrmg603n2cq047d5fj8cs0d4csce4xrxzzst444tsvwet66op_cert: \xf0fc897f2f940db9027779e7348343ce5ae1cb1e636cb48421a231641cc2612e
op_cert_counter: 14