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 9032812 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 97861525 epoch_slot_no: 56725 block_no: 9032635 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 46109 time: 2023-07-15 13:30:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe0680336c0e055ff15cfc4b8be89f537d6e8f06a1ac7054f8faeb26dc52aa00Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 11