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 9043065 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 98073416 epoch_slot_no: 268616 block_no: 9042888 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 21139 time: 2023-07-18 00:21:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x355c84ad5e714845f6ca19771acc0bd3f6c11c868c626b8902e9182180d28478Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vclfxu5y6wekn5fhd7jy2vzvjedflq6c24uxctwn33dx7l3jcd5qffsueu op_cert: \x52c824159f3bfd2565d1441e63caa0274eb4c42be88772acd36a84fe837d5e94 op_cert_counter: 15