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 9034169 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 97889651 epoch_slot_no: 84851 block_no: 9033992 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 86364 time: 2023-07-15 21:19:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa94438e17301661156790355934a6c3a1ecfb2d9cb67bf5f88f4ca1274f0e609Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nyd5vhrglpm490gtp72tyqxdjusw3jk8cmafy8m05m582yhk4r5sxux5vk op_cert: \xe9fbed475d718113a3cc97479104690a26340649d82af4fd5ef50da91d542610 op_cert_counter: 10