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 9019097 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 97577952 epoch_slot_no: 205152 block_no: 9018920 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 62410 time: 2023-07-12 06:44:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c486626f197745ddbb2d903003b9991d3a7471a9dfe01fe8e3d3c86e1709ff7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17q864ymqe86huvxdsz5lnemkzjpvv6rwy0qtw4v3ldzz4ra2qh2qr2dcjg op_cert: \xf64e251bbca9d273846d8a2dc9c2d3ac23d48cf229cbab95f0d08f6b1625446d op_cert_counter: 13