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 9027028 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 97742139 epoch_slot_no: 369339 block_no: 9026851 slot_leader_id: 4591602 size: 65067 time: 2023-07-14 04:20:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8bb03a24296254924eefe83753982271896847cbdf06270d78528238165a36aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18sjcj3sy45e3azlavguvwvgyfv95398j295ug286v5z5ed8t3ruqcdx24a op_cert: \x6e3724311c91f4de285939f8d704f4409892238449bd12b585fa12d9206d0fcc op_cert_counter: 11