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 9046459 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98142164 epoch_slot_no: 337364 block_no: 9046282 slot_leader_id: 5449570 size: 35986 time: 2023-07-18 19:27:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c5c341762fa11d9cd1c7bf291a1bdc1d4a8fa670a0f9008e22eb8b593eaf5e1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t9ldgqvw7f6lvht0ykznym9r6xr3nz5da6hmkl90vtu2hhpwghes67da3q op_cert: \xcea8ddee5b7420749877e198ad779b002483da5f9ad75d8f44e14a48ba70e4a6 op_cert_counter: 13