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 9029650 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 97795923 epoch_slot_no: 423123 block_no: 9029473 slot_leader_id: 7552966 size: 74245 time: 2023-07-14 19:16:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11f21f23c10c3e46cd10efb2edb98159a3b4a13f44e989907c8346b5a4ca3b1fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1h6z84y8fg5u9sw8klw3qssc4qhkmwnyw6xh7tw5usc76kry523pqgq683f op_cert: \xfa71284f82573d47df625fa28fcc6196cc19c721a6b3a73a2397ef8806a257ec op_cert_counter: 10