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 9022440 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 97647592 epoch_slot_no: 274792 block_no: 9022263 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 45074 time: 2023-07-13 02:04:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e6c37a2b681de1cdd675b1ea96897c8e2e000f7c4ceee24e6e192cfcc1eb511Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4ml366004vvzm25cutqk0x2jpftcxtf29kdmazvgzueal5wztyslf05tq op_cert: \x342a53fdf58595ce6294a142855512a48fe7930422fe96b019024e4aa8ae4242 op_cert_counter: 14