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 9420699 Details
Epoch: 442Number of transactions in block: 13
slot_no: 105829682
epoch_slot_no: 248882
block_no: 9420522
slot_leader_id: 5965784
size: 83485
time: 2023-10-15 18:52:53
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xc7afdc4f60e7e375b14db0c145423fc75e6cb49530dedb5fc9662a72a6552a54
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16arvf7rxl7k787s5xu0ks3letxk4qasqkclg496gdpvkf080tz8sz5k325op_cert: \xe06784099b1240df612ddd9c4af914994e2d4030305f9aa84493abeedd8666af
op_cert_counter: 13