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 9819313 Details
Epoch: 461Number of transactions in block: 16
slot_no: 114004061
epoch_slot_no: 215261
block_no: 9819136
slot_leader_id: 4558711
size: 40239
time: 2024-01-18 09:32:32
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb228da5fb0ba693a19c3e178add9f1479ffef73bf4fa8910066f46838efc9019
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xnpprrn77xe9as4a7cv5dehdr5ju6h06w87nn4rnfr2kr2dw3jyqpcy2r6op_cert: \xc00fcc95b43d766b021cd93328e2ad8750567dfdd9cf82f0cf8646748720b924
op_cert_counter: 15