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 9899548 Details
Epoch: 465Number of transactions in block: 19
slot_no: 115677394
epoch_slot_no: 160594
block_no: 9899371
slot_leader_id: 6624897
size: 63006
time: 2024-02-06 18:21:25
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1f454436a0a89142ba53433296dacca8e40794da77dcaae2e91defe00de89904
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13gy6fqagxfwg64h8ssg64ucjgq0teuhg4qysxcqhqd729z0knt7qm5k80vop_cert: \x893a240cfa182d50e1043cc7ca6215e834f170c026e18bc2140431e5438d58a2
op_cert_counter: 19