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 9783390 Details
Epoch: 459Number of transactions in block: 12
slot_no: 113259304
epoch_slot_no: 334504
block_no: 9783213
slot_leader_id: 4565763
size: 79516
time: 2024-01-09 18:39:55
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x0849edc583bd734191a5823b8bdb54ef4206c82810fcdb5f27a8e4a829039771
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9k2lfgxss8ccrscemg4z52gmtg9mvdrvmqdyweqzdyhzmaugk3q3jmg2zop_cert: \xb20931b5e5bdf9687b199bb37a7f1070e4be2ba68027d650f72bfaba670dffce
op_cert_counter: 18