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 9023267 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97664404 epoch_slot_no: 291604 block_no: 9023090 slot_leader_id: 5790612 size: 68267 time: 2023-07-13 06:44:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2370bd2d122054203571383c477607e062354195e9c7c9a424240b07e435f349Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r5u4kafr3urdwl9wlkt37nwssn9a200jn47y7dl5s9tdasj0spnsk54trx op_cert: \xc25f5015f48b07926eeaca0c820ef5c02150d1a1cc960092a0a8fae3dbeb73aa op_cert_counter: 9