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 9002358 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 97234916 epoch_slot_no: 294116 block_no: 9002181 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 87846 time: 2023-07-08 07:26:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd623515a7d58f5e8c6cf6704c6df61afcbb2c7bb1e01445962576c7601e53138Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19gmufrhrf94khyzgy6hkgwvpr3e388mc7cvqd2knnvcj9jel38nqr0z7ew op_cert: \xee41ca4b1a07ed7cdb193d3522000b447a391ba092f20ab6b5f161336c755a09 op_cert_counter: 9