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 9017539 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 97546204 epoch_slot_no: 173404 block_no: 9017362 slot_leader_id: 4626196 size: 83419 time: 2023-07-11 21:54:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ff088b0241ecafa83d263a0cff0bc1063e62ce13d232f1307448ac3a8c2e60bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pdppl3vx2wxj752ywjy6c963707waeqdn3pux4jywcx7dzeev8wsg0c7kl op_cert: \x04a5ca913b18fd2fc26d3f170239b5e550691134ce2b96d2557648b3444d719c op_cert_counter: 18