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 9044494 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 98102158 epoch_slot_no: 297358 block_no: 9044317 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 43053 time: 2023-07-18 08:20:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a554e39900857a1465a355004c6d26a3f587e03c609d1c56eaa2e06e2a218c4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hr5x0pecmup7vqgxf8haww5q4qhtjktac6jga67vafrvxs6yvf6q6ggpct op_cert: \x61bfe62bba84c2fd7ff87036adfb4e9f877567fc8d2aedbed48ccdcdec6fcd74 op_cert_counter: 9