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 9016318 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 97521300 epoch_slot_no: 148500 block_no: 9016141 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 74226 time: 2023-07-11 14:59:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91cf80654e6fc1e76f6f290cf4d914f607924c5638bd2e7dca91b153a86d6889Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ggupvuw2683qe4m9qpg9ahk48ecr29x2azcjy92v5h529c82z8es9kssun op_cert: \xfb3a6d187b9d641a48ec200b40556244d21e1f9ac83279209841342457ab1c5c op_cert_counter: 1659972761