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 9043664 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 98085095 epoch_slot_no: 280295 block_no: 9043487 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 7611 time: 2023-07-18 03:36:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ad9491a34676571478769f36111a18313b2941fff8849ab1618123f6cd17956Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lckxm3tasr3lha6zy3t39yh5taayygz0j5dh557maf3qce0883psd629s2 op_cert: \xeb8bd60f4b531127cb159fe388c2822b4d3ceff0a702baedcfac439857e4d425 op_cert_counter: 9