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 9044598 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98103904 epoch_slot_no: 299104 block_no: 9044421 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 13526 time: 2023-07-18 08:49:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3261663e3412cc2a3ee1c5a65bb66a890e659ed5ba96e8491070c2e655d9af33Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1z6wj4vdtuumn0u7g5mnmjwv3p576mqvc0nafwjakkgpza6vdmx2s4ehuu5 op_cert: \x5712a9b6600e04f26a1a639dc0781be59de02397abe790799aed21b9e350855c op_cert_counter: 2