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 9012221 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 97435804 epoch_slot_no: 63004 block_no: 9012044 slot_leader_id: 7685981 size: 88057 time: 2023-07-10 15:14:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9026daa2345949494c5446cc900b317e07627db5543ad335548d4528944171afBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12k09rgxmqslmneexx8mgakwumk4gfe3dkn8ntta25zjhz0a4zmaq07th89 op_cert: \x26b942f3facc5e5136c6fce17d0c5bb7924693fdd9b10158653a09642cf8756f op_cert_counter: 17