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 9022421 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 97647234 epoch_slot_no: 274434 block_no: 9022244 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 31311 time: 2023-07-13 01:58:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57ab0e6e6783c8dcdfedcdd6c2ef15670468c8e35940a8d18a4437325627e683Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hgpvnqzcskr8kskzyq2eqvnxavcw6u384ujeejannqz55sppv0qshc6j3a op_cert: \x0b1b625ab86709d06498ed93aef0f9c0bf758d302f1373e6596e35cffbc1d514 op_cert_counter: 13