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 9004482 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 97278485 epoch_slot_no: 337685 block_no: 9004305 slot_leader_id: 5266164 size: 87000 time: 2023-07-08 19:32:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6027c2c7fe103caa2b72d5d2bc8f268b1bb22a89a3bfcd9a7c5c31067d908f57Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qhaeh7mjhpt9flqh60d26uvn6gce76z5kunvdcdk6evxxpmuesrqchcvz5 op_cert: \xfc094faa5c346e4ad31d4164df90004dceca599c2d817408762a17fc834779e8 op_cert_counter: 138