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 9032428 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 97853190 epoch_slot_no: 48390 block_no: 9032251 slot_leader_id: 5908779 size: 58397 time: 2023-07-15 11:11:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb77395fe0bf99b0ce92035ebc4e59bee93a0ee7220dbc0da3a8f5a3240494a40Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13a25epkk7glsw3ffrlggcvwg69gmpcheeuev5dej7qqpxsx55sxqap2xu9 op_cert: \xd5a8484cde2d60171364b71abc96a8a45d2493a15ca513e92eb7064f1b7d4eb6 op_cert_counter: 11