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 9029544 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 97793666 epoch_slot_no: 420866 block_no: 9029367 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 86517 time: 2023-07-14 18:39:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbac1849127cd9f7a6745dfc61e566133b8c748bb099910bfde98d9250e1777f8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1h0g37kvywuzwddx8jjh3ewpecvsgdh2yhpwe7zkgkqmuwld9rwtsqpf4vk op_cert: \xc6b6546382c2469fc18df353a2a7553790b64d9bed4906ad3d3ba95e90c5ced6 op_cert_counter: 27