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 9041114 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 98033593 epoch_slot_no: 228793 block_no: 9040937 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 47512 time: 2023-07-17 13:18:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf728bc88f9e5416bce8924cb0d2c9b6f8e8ae82613e5dd189fb4c225addd5200Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hj3xwnwjsrf898938uzs2kzpm7gyhcmvlxwak7gtufuxn4caezzq6e6mk6 op_cert: \x873c88c1e538559bd3d8dc717b73502c3fb6b120e66b0e0e3231e5ea1aa988ff op_cert_counter: 14