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 9042642 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 98064650 epoch_slot_no: 259850 block_no: 9042465 slot_leader_id: 5581927 size: 88749 time: 2023-07-17 21:55:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5831d77cc5d0e583d6eaa0a217cfaa742444682059df6e5d8328c8389574e938Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12hysdujmcsh5gajnqu6xaffwhxeyd66uw45l4609rwqrsvhzax9qqpeq4n op_cert: \x890088fcb4a87f0c24ea247c2ace9b7e84867dc034016a31da34438a7f0fff6d op_cert_counter: 11