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 9034322 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 97892887 epoch_slot_no: 88087 block_no: 9034145 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 57705 time: 2023-07-15 22:12:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x864c5c483b1e7fd495793495cf2ff63ba8f85631041f5573c2dc84624979e430Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d9qrmed96sxkttr88uhg8u9dxa79rwhrppy75ea588r9c6t29q7q2zyu74 op_cert: \x97f6b3050d30f479a019dc6ce708a3e012e293ee5f4700f89b74433a518e1535 op_cert_counter: 22