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 9021656 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 97631099 epoch_slot_no: 258299 block_no: 9021479 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 82301 time: 2023-07-12 21:29:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0c362a1ccbb2ae81a2373e7958b15c276c0be6291e5526a3d05c885e2e4651aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1j78vqh6g4ewcwlumwawamtdcrmjsam3twycdw6k2a8pefcl3cvtsx90rwl op_cert: \xb1fe9a33bfa710608f88222f45e956cc14b2b04a3dfea72450192cae4c94e39c op_cert_counter: 14