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 9643925 Details
Epoch: 453 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 110403238 epoch_slot_no: 70438 block_no: 9643748 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 86399 time: 2023-12-07 17:18:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x202a2567af6c4ea1a6d57c28f57b508c1804bd091a8b5ab324da695023273004Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x718d56b36ef7865a8f1e5531a93cb12df1554034ab7dcc093399bd5d23638456 op_cert_counter: 15