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 9048757 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 98189401 epoch_slot_no: 384601 block_no: 9048580 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 22518 time: 2023-07-19 08:34:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99e732e624251a9b023a8ba429c8f609b5c5fafc5567bf383c517a32fae92411Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16uujxtr48w5e83rwc5vtwlhnqk7mx0u4ctk0v6u6nj3m8wmey7tsk4qswm op_cert: \x7ceed08f704f9557d2ee3c312b0f970e6e612f43f78db940574c44e5490444f2 op_cert_counter: 7