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 9042663 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 98065204 epoch_slot_no: 260404 block_no: 9042486 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 86915 time: 2023-07-17 22:04:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x955f27c4b51948a9a7b612f3e66cf10ee916d9eb228c493cbdc439041ff14402Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1szzlcr9mum90fzt5eukwc0ayl67v6y48g8v65pr8f9rc74uxp82qzvxklr op_cert: \xfa6aa9af68488f9dab3d706823c1937b0470e1d1720043c6271c701a0d18a88c op_cert_counter: 13