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 9012605 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 97443938 epoch_slot_no: 71138 block_no: 9012428 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 87183 time: 2023-07-10 17:30:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf29de60c4cf4dcccdfeaea7ce3fedd272a23a15266e5787d8a4dfd1e1e60d263Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17w5znxxj6l3ru8q3tw450a8axsgkp65x3t53fpkvlhuwuc57zdpqlaaczd op_cert: \x116b4f1b8773d3f562f7bc9ba047768442c94c4675423954e73b746d15744edc op_cert_counter: 17