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 9040738 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 98025570 epoch_slot_no: 220770 block_no: 9040561 slot_leader_id: 4783864 size: 4979 time: 2023-07-17 11:04:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f34ae1cfbdb5e11cab0f4e3a7498e0219e7b2ff375e6fbb34c69f119cdd3143Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w8v7tvpkv8za6mgcezlejjqe8w87dwp488y7cft2grxy60nvz2uq97w5w9 op_cert: \x0f1fd5b35f1f3a62f191d4aa23bd84ba2fa08e674469030bac792f797d991357 op_cert_counter: 16