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 9007552 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 97340309 epoch_slot_no: 399509 block_no: 9007375 slot_leader_id: 5543490 size: 51543 time: 2023-07-09 12:43:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a4dcca2e46b0d262f44826792e4dea097087b348ccbe4ac3856cec0e1a7c558Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enuad3fm2c5798n7eewzjxcw3c2ghp8238lstnaf59f5v5c8y2lst8pp4e op_cert: \x4c8b39a3a791e7254b83b16e67ab39c07e802a9eb2438e51562d669384ad5d6b op_cert_counter: 7