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 9025874 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 97718084 epoch_slot_no: 345284 block_no: 9025697 slot_leader_id: 7276128 size: 80305 time: 2023-07-13 21:39:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1af344ff9f7b7a2d7cd7faacc597e62eed460096fa7b3f52ba88829e8c1a5a85Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk100jk99tdqugw20pnes6dm36rc5uupcr5wjj8v234p7def559qg6q9t5u9k op_cert: \xc22ac18c18f455087ca9d7770912fca764bae5e380ff73d7063d1e4b42e334ad op_cert_counter: 5