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 9033741 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97880300 epoch_slot_no: 75500 block_no: 9033564 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 73799 time: 2023-07-15 18:43:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x844168bebfeacac0e5b5b7ee06df3b919933d378556a1f8f59a5d532312b310fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kwuaxe3d34my778e4fwyewhtuj7s3rnenvyny4pa0qjdf382tycq8dqdm8 op_cert: \x143ae568853a65b6e294eeb55cc9286c16b51c48d20701b110b59dc16a87bdfb op_cert_counter: 3