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 9027346 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97747805 epoch_slot_no: 375005 block_no: 9027169 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 79979 time: 2023-07-14 05:54:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb09a4f149f8dca7e9303dca851ea2c8fb47ca26754b5d193b0773486a8554dbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kkmpqpgn4m92dqeusyvdvydl6wy8mthe59svsdctntq44kpuyglsfnu4wh op_cert: \xb6df5a94a58f6e65744321bec650ff4758a8601d54a72b29e545912ca6379630 op_cert_counter: 9