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 9003385 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 97255946 epoch_slot_no: 315146 block_no: 9003208 slot_leader_id: 4561122 size: 87843 time: 2023-07-08 13:17:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcf135ae3643016ee70acd0a1c2a8854903086c6b00acd1825ff25a2a9f5bf98Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16v34trhgsmwpp8st57htgt952f8wv6duy0w0nlcrksfkmzhljprshp0q6d op_cert: \xa472fecd05b50df6421446aa4d2c4b0c8ab827f2380cab4f5b7e4aa91168faed op_cert_counter: 13