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 9046028 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 98134013 epoch_slot_no: 329213 block_no: 9045851 slot_leader_id: 6148506 size: 88900 time: 2023-07-18 17:11:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32705dad2a2139c5cb46585ff47cb892cc0bdc107e7c3e170ac268e18a3c9165Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dlc4rpauah4xe5mklx0lneltd6tsjkllnta7pmv3a8qscg9fegus7n53st op_cert: \x4fa381cc0546604ec369d62a84516c1fe5f853e2045a67c9776b50c1b3624373 op_cert_counter: 14