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 9029807 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 97799224 epoch_slot_no: 426424 block_no: 9029630 slot_leader_id: 5977877 size: 87209 time: 2023-07-14 20:11:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcebdc37fd17aed16e55fc436d47df14f7cd11ed5ec11f815a749eaae84f8cb64Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x6cwt7wmg7zmfv3m2f437mpxmmqaesfrxwrwny93zlf3zgjn7pgs0pl96k op_cert: \x39e03acfbb219c4a39b22c8768e8eecb675389fb0ccc220cd8a94f066e44d8f0 op_cert_counter: 9