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 9046597 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 98145030 epoch_slot_no: 340230 block_no: 9046420 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 4739 time: 2023-07-18 20:15:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18d6d70e8ace46f63b0212403753361ebc0c7f3cfac532d804407b72fb21288eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fs9l47kfluypfaezzetmvfmspmplxrdcpkzv93548zzcg2dz00kqrkqnl7 op_cert: \x8b4c45f6cc7df7d9b70cc287fb53350a36a5da1910955e651f27bac112ebfb96 op_cert_counter: 3