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 9016730 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 97529841 epoch_slot_no: 157041 block_no: 9016553 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 46335 time: 2023-07-11 17:22:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b9d2d28f39a07bc415231d32509b5e0ce36e4abd9a0a55a6f3f3aa522a5eb92Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xec95c8e53f896fcc916e2864bacc65b2e87a22f3117083430ece78ec5abbff02 op_cert_counter: 1660589474