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 9033917 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 97884323 epoch_slot_no: 79523 block_no: 9033740 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 88389 time: 2023-07-15 19:50:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb67c82af1b8be0af5e19673eee674f86b5cca5023c7971b6e9bfe6a040a97bceBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hff333krucx82wjdhnwnfvusg8p4zn22lwmf2pmd2e5mghu52hqvpf8qj op_cert: \x4901ff4b07626a6ce0ab1d53594d88108b3298e96823d1647390c4a623ac695e op_cert_counter: 12