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 9039046 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 97991464 epoch_slot_no: 186664 block_no: 9038869 slot_leader_id: 4555865 size: 43643 time: 2023-07-17 01:35:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2dbf5394c9240332ebc1761f349383aaa6404be771e8d46a4abadd0c6feb4fcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y6rlw79mmm0pjw2n29w0rjr5vgqsrje3nasr3elt2kvm0v9g0z5q40m3d2 op_cert: \xecf71e5b98a0fc4ae3a790063675687b7d13a3bd3a64b0902e853bcfd9525e78 op_cert_counter: 15