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 9583444 Details
Epoch: 450Number of transactions in block: 9
slot_no: 109163895
epoch_slot_no: 127095
block_no: 9583267
slot_leader_id: 4640685
size: 22909
time: 2023-11-23 09:03:06
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x50ae5c0f653f6d8b965d495f83c48cbff53e32437531206e522495d108a0f34c
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12fjnfgfyqpdqu9tl6rjlyn63anxc49yptvyxfya2fd202p9gmxksnlzvk7op_cert: \xb61d07a19a6d4e389edebf418390d42917854a820b788901c8f58232983be650
op_cert_counter: 13