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 9035040 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 97907158 epoch_slot_no: 102358 block_no: 9034863 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 34459 time: 2023-07-16 02:10:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ef4b2049d772bbfeb75648da3f36249bc8931db87784dadd3e67e15f2ae2771Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qmyw2hyfh8jvgqcfe9kuwjz5506g0z4hamq29x7t8g2rr7cez0zsnrs793 op_cert: \xb104706af71ae395d1e8772e539c4c11361f4fdbcba62eaabaeadf01ec35b2a9 op_cert_counter: 15