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 9013578 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 97464369 epoch_slot_no: 91569 block_no: 9013401 slot_leader_id: 4685979 size: 44606 time: 2023-07-10 23:11:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc7c3c38dd24942dd3a3634d97c127ad89f0b1993a460e7d8e83d705a6e68d23Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13plulf4sydw02mfz7fclhnvke3kdy7u4rkgwr0k3hglxkculmxzsjqerrs op_cert: \x5b6bfe22ce3d9350230194485f626d2978d2f067ea1ca028db7c170b03b20615 op_cert_counter: 14