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 9768711 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 32
slot_no: 112956279
epoch_slot_no: 31479
block_no: 9768534
slot_leader_id: 5876104
size: 55187
time: 2024-01-06 06:29:30
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xfeaaf4497eb6c6303b981f692f469250282390a7a3e471a6798662ab7c402530
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v0d2sfqpjxdyu8przyu6r8d6e3tus2pkcreh8kkhmvxv6kvnckcqu5ycdkop_cert: \xa2a954bf587aff10a5824745cf08e155c2d40ca163a52985e84ac26d56184411
op_cert_counter: 14