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 9019730 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 97591132 epoch_slot_no: 218332 block_no: 9019553 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 41982 time: 2023-07-12 10:23:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x610770a670a52e59f22c5a352d5aad8878218fa4021f2ed0eaf8692173ed08e1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hklew6wgnk07hvt68e8c63l9kzz6atf4kefpuhlqz2xf66yupjrshv88sw op_cert: \x83fb7eb2d83a6ef8c210472f1cd2363cacdfbf08f0cdb70f74479060db87535c op_cert_counter: 14