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 9033024 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 97866265 epoch_slot_no: 61465 block_no: 9032847 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 55312 time: 2023-07-15 14:49:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc68b9e58a47f2067ac43977904417300d60f9570d14646f7ccfe0c722344e74Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk177scr85eeu7ma3uzx5d69pglcsqjcjaxrkwl228rd75phaxgetyqls072n op_cert: \x922aa01b16312ce22b9594960749b5e1529cca5e6c3aa732b954b919c7dbe0c3 op_cert_counter: 13