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 9046426 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 98141733 epoch_slot_no: 336933 block_no: 9046249 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 47381 time: 2023-07-18 19:20:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfff1db7bac55a9047c0497ade9c8d6f8d375c3dd3075107768894740d6ee1d9cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hgpvnqzcskr8kskzyq2eqvnxavcw6u384ujeejannqz55sppv0qshc6j3a op_cert: \x0b1b625ab86709d06498ed93aef0f9c0bf758d302f1373e6596e35cffbc1d514 op_cert_counter: 13