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 9043661 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 98085011 epoch_slot_no: 280211 block_no: 9043484 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 27189 time: 2023-07-18 03:35:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12539dfbebbcd1edfdec1473cd5b346d567eccd4b2edc63f152cc4626895d555Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16gc6z40vt9qmwsfmlgy4n9ftxamfyawzsuspgug3a8w90jx6jv8s7j6knz op_cert: \x0f4a30675eb235cd76434a37a2c2a1a1388fc9529276b3d1a8c3cee1503ebbc1 op_cert_counter: 14