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 9479743 Details
Epoch: 445Number of transactions in block: 10
slot_no: 107037101
epoch_slot_no: 160301
block_no: 9479566
slot_leader_id: 6404142
size: 10514
time: 2023-10-29 18:16:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1643ade99d40c0a8513e14c8d6b3550fa891f0fc46ec538cba7e56d80a79dff2
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pk6wrcf399dp0gczc6vwkvhwxg3ksdyzns4d48j98hvjcezvxk5qv4l0ywop_cert: \xad5f7e1d87330ac1ed7163141d17ecd1f828fbb9e72e88b28d6760f131415a1f
op_cert_counter: 10