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 9043551 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 98083015 epoch_slot_no: 278215 block_no: 9043374 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 12051 time: 2023-07-18 03:01:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d319f54b45846b35b7790e7ef4429e3ea604b8eb09dcbd5e8391f8401653d35Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14mtl2w5arpz5qwh34aahzn90nxanlysyd7m4nqd4jnkaxcqj287st99nup op_cert: \xfd4bc06d296ecab2e2f0d5833fef8f31825b3fac6ca573e9e6508bf34add373a op_cert_counter: 12