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 9036746 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 97943930 epoch_slot_no: 139130 block_no: 9036569 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 20399 time: 2023-07-16 12:23:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc4349cf4a7c1c225000a3abcc31d82d71bcfb118eaa2f4518cfc3511aa34ea2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \xdefb7253f62c26cf8ed2f939f0be6ed52b1d7ef5396b902108861d05dc760234 op_cert_counter: 9