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 9020185 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 97600323 epoch_slot_no: 227523 block_no: 9020008 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 62000 time: 2023-07-12 12:56:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4e6da9ebd32173b3c756b80aebc0625d0001c091e15b0b195fdd8c930fc06efBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1c2lexrd2suefkzu06y3u0hkxvfau9avdvcj9mf6m7se6n5s3r73s6h0rc4 op_cert: \xa2869aab6518a28183f4280fb7a815f4c2e37691698a0732bf8f4b53951c821f op_cert_counter: 12