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 9045615 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 98125213 epoch_slot_no: 320413 block_no: 9045438 slot_leader_id: 5591094 size: 15450 time: 2023-07-18 14:45:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec4112b48068d9d1a57969161f091532e900dd412f5f5cac6dfaaae09c2d0aa7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dspklfjgsqr324kx94umvdrqamnrt5jp9m4w645zsvwsm9gfsvcquwd200 op_cert: \xaa8a66fca4c95a51df0f51408155b7c908e9f90db4b96320105daf3bb4f240cb op_cert_counter: 13