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 9040991 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 98031143 epoch_slot_no: 226343 block_no: 9040814 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 87506 time: 2023-07-17 12:37:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x513fc5995f2d5c283ea4302f6b67a7630eef6352b8d0b72555c58c1edfc4b343Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17hff333krucx82wjdhnwnfvusg8p4zn22lwmf2pmd2e5mghu52hqvpf8qj op_cert: \x4901ff4b07626a6ce0ab1d53594d88108b3298e96823d1647390c4a623ac695e op_cert_counter: 12