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 9040017 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 98010805 epoch_slot_no: 206005 block_no: 9039840 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 37829 time: 2023-07-17 06:58:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4e41ce95ced57afee981e54dab85bb5c7f26b9926d1fbaa7a1f607de86510dbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9l op_cert: \x3ed56382d1b3bf3229832548ea6874eb231c89114fc9908473f21ad87a125ef3 op_cert_counter: 14