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 9046981 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 98153274 epoch_slot_no: 348474 block_no: 9046804 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 87266 time: 2023-07-18 22:32:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34a61ba42617baa4257d1babd6c5b50c8f39d41b66f30691682a2cbc97e052d3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vzzngklkz56jwr4vgl9vxny3gkjkkevcns2cwqhhff35k26klm5qez5c3q op_cert: \xf5bd05ed660010025e42c8fa98083e85b9f0e3bbd6287d52705ac29226f03bc3 op_cert_counter: 22