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 9001054 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 97209105 epoch_slot_no: 268305 block_no: 9000877 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 10862 time: 2023-07-08 00:16:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a7d36a46656edff0caaa6923f8c5314ccbbb27773f8446c7af5a4246b2fcab0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ttfmw3qerarz90hw68y2vcfajkvu53tq039lgdrhr5cqrz889rjsjs2t7m op_cert: \xd0778f8952db6378b10613d85a1ef22c2e5b617f0e75b6eece3a1ea8049b3110 op_cert_counter: 12