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 9028962 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 97781807 epoch_slot_no: 409007 block_no: 9028785 slot_leader_id: 4555407 size: 88659 time: 2023-07-14 15:21:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61678eb86368948c698deb3bf2c874ab4c5b0ac7ba6aa0e2d36ceaa062df1d18Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dpe0n23qr4eqd4yq7f8q2zt5s7hxwvx2sh39p22j5jv9dya6j6hsavwa7s op_cert: \x5c475a547ab5345652318f4505012b8657ddc4860cbdbe1eecb8d84170483ff0 op_cert_counter: 17