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 9009157 Details
Epoch: 422 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97372690 epoch_slot_no: 431890 block_no: 9008980 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 41759 time: 2023-07-09 21:43:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaed8240194d74f8a71e1782b78682c26164cbdf0b00953ea646f780167c39a8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x3785f31904d4a7e093a8b22427c0218fe4dfeb81216d0180a8819c1cf7c86d20 op_cert_counter: 15