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 9023594 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 97671591 epoch_slot_no: 298791 block_no: 9023417 slot_leader_id: 4615785 size: 88527 time: 2023-07-13 08:44:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda5859c58cc8c849a16ed2f10bb80d9c8a8b5cee0117e6d38eb1bd5754c9a7d2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fztveanyz6zvwpc6zmcce5fe55r3uxagql9ejrmdhwcxw73d6w7q3062ks op_cert: \x4e546c91b0577886765fe1880f6963ace7068d0ea87dcbe0a6368a0cf2e50c21 op_cert_counter: 20