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 9012629 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 97444414 epoch_slot_no: 71614 block_no: 9012452 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 88011 time: 2023-07-10 17:38:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f01fc5378b261a3b69a6585d3802a2de744d9f374cbb31444b06ca7ffa358bfBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pp8s76kxdlhl907rurnja2cyq4u62t6cx2u57eg70a7uy8p6uq9qurplqq op_cert: \x4bfd2d4a144f7ae4549da20389c3c9d9b18951a06d43ceff57ad473168419ead op_cert_counter: 1659973262