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 9021406 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 97625704 epoch_slot_no: 252904 block_no: 9021229 slot_leader_id: 5870905 size: 83594 time: 2023-07-12 19:59:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ee24db9422a0fc3b4ff16bbe6c30e7fc86058b0c16d46ea9704f7bc7f81f6b5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk144ypakf59ccgk3n5nm8eqkfcy27qzrd2df8qmdxdy0rhfpqd37hq7g5wt4 op_cert: \x4194810e5adae425695f41d93fa0d585388a742dc89507588240a9d46357af52 op_cert_counter: 11