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 9024954 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97699104 epoch_slot_no: 326304 block_no: 9024777 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 88599 time: 2023-07-13 16:23:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80b2ce7a1f6e3fa5e8263e8f83724d95af8deae4570cc2570d86c2a17675d809Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1l25tkz3ste3dll2daknrwl450uf329533esq9dppuen38aqkualqx0kj9v op_cert: \xb1750f8f97af6650f907f861a2dad99a972e182c9aa20509c6b1b4f465ffc4b9 op_cert_counter: 14