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 9733263 Details
Epoch: 457Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 112233234
epoch_slot_no: 172434
block_no: 9733086
slot_leader_id: 4583744
size: 80465
time: 2023-12-28 21:38:45
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x6ef525413cfae4bad61a044ecab29fc89d3feec45d8d25ecb0eb76e9f6735a47
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1u9sg4d2u8wqqaxp9uxfyh9ky4stt0fqmydvf4t8a8rn7suv6zjns2gavacop_cert: \xcb88cd2429ed457f56e7705cb2cfb785761341c45306caaa870a5a09c5fd861f
op_cert_counter: 16