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 9012609 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 97444041 epoch_slot_no: 71241 block_no: 9012432 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 83415 time: 2023-07-10 17:32:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6740973b045d6b819e7bfc74c843e63fc25614c836f9691c69431fae532080c6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e9pvcugzux0yxw3eh0kt868q5tq74ndknrq68lj3fmpt7ndfm2jqesmly7 op_cert: \xfcaabc5a8320b063d431373b5296ad23e8d771029e93a98f908477f5465e9307 op_cert_counter: 14