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 9503824 Details
Epoch: 446Number of transactions in block: 17
slot_no: 107532228
epoch_slot_no: 223428
block_no: 9503647
slot_leader_id: 6344762
size: 39153
time: 2023-11-04 11:48:39
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1c2e228353c671d9f24934ab19153e8ba2769221f76679e1e5c5f48d7e6adbcd
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1aghzjkreqlqfzdcy3sr39flgw28w65786jyx3kvxsfj9ycqp5thqxgd7rsop_cert: \xf5418dda1695fb4aa342681bab131e4ac50520975244c22c5d3791fa1d6fbf2f
op_cert_counter: 10