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 9031261 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 97830438 epoch_slot_no: 25638 block_no: 9031084 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 68743 time: 2023-07-15 04:52:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b6bf72a6022188f210f7aa6ac4d702a5e9378a98163d462f59c38cfcde29921Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1275jtnedrechugmqe3wxkaehjdwq5akqj4l8z0utqjhzjf4wpays2e2g0l op_cert: \xcdfdc1d927d1d75657aad752939276232128be3c3d9256918f8a4d855e89c8cd op_cert_counter: 11