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 9022414 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97647117 epoch_slot_no: 274317 block_no: 9022237 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 47495 time: 2023-07-13 01:56:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d88953037a1b46c298dbe7d814d13006bdd27d89554f37ac68ec3e0b9f2b798Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \xcfa0fb33e1b26bd1d7d90b3ad067a843fc4847ac72b13cd706acbcc323306cda op_cert_counter: 14