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 9046093 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 98135273 epoch_slot_no: 330473 block_no: 9045916 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 17820 time: 2023-07-18 17:32:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd01b7fe7d7e10a12a952d3e9f1f9a7f52698893d724099641d1194bcc95479f9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kkm2ddusu6fx76ag2cj44te7k5vjejqvq0hwcarfe5lkgdzt47ms4h9tp2 op_cert: \xea8ea9d159abae872d5c1fbea081e25ed1ef8a7484a4c66753b60c0cb2da230f op_cert_counter: 15