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 9042351 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 98058806 epoch_slot_no: 254006 block_no: 9042174 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 87998 time: 2023-07-17 20:18:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0794a89c5657ce57f141eb6c14fa32b3e09e6f1c692f63ef157ad166d5d06346Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpvwt8y4pkkexhanfxyldv60lvz4dquzayvu3vfdt65p086akj2qaq70ra op_cert: \x7f34ae43399add5d68127734cf78d8865e7a64d3d259e783bc0b2b29b6098764 op_cert_counter: 13