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 9042217 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98056304 epoch_slot_no: 251504 block_no: 9042040 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 83545 time: 2023-07-17 19:36:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf264d6f503d848993f9a3710b47a6e6ac0acf6a31436acaa399074081e21a178Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n3mpzpmcxumc5pa3yyx29nd440uvftpcydpe8j0f684tjv4ta2yqj4x35r op_cert: \xfe1f2a0305464d4372e2d6b98681b46b04b17a3c90b6c1c4cbf1c7ca42e20a9a op_cert_counter: 6