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 9804349 Details
Epoch: 460Number of transactions in block: 47
slot_no: 113691518
epoch_slot_no: 334718
block_no: 9804172
slot_leader_id: 8024933
size: 86424
time: 2024-01-14 18:43:29
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xd180083a326d4a3ee71420d5cfea23261407f14703be2e2cc1d83db9f50a7f66
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12gqclqg6qgx00t4c2rskhgyj0kpdfgl3zcqpk08h0fykapqsw2xqptx9qsop_cert: \xfaf9d60657f9a2b0e23afbab190eac920da007a6af1948fb5d3db91069fb6731
op_cert_counter: 17