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 9024659 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 97692914 epoch_slot_no: 320114 block_no: 9024482 slot_leader_id: 5695286 size: 24048 time: 2023-07-13 14:40:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb301bf1cfb5ccc0241c290e5cd8fc78819062366a155330ed9a0e7af6410be7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pntg260kerfja6eve3n20muf95pxhj92k7d54x2y004qjucyfx5sldnal6 op_cert: \xe1b73337d54e1159284d2082510b5cd81e8459ab46b4986b98c397393b76e9d8 op_cert_counter: 16