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 9013720 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 97467457 epoch_slot_no: 94657 block_no: 9013543 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 42503 time: 2023-07-11 00:02:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3b9e7485347917e97bd3ca1c9d08630a20b417ba6a7afab7745f66d9cd19769Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n3mpzpmcxumc5pa3yyx29nd440uvftpcydpe8j0f684tjv4ta2yqj4x35r op_cert: \xfe1f2a0305464d4372e2d6b98681b46b04b17a3c90b6c1c4cbf1c7ca42e20a9a op_cert_counter: 6