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 9049298 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 98199970 epoch_slot_no: 395170 block_no: 9049121 slot_leader_id: 4555865 size: 3872 time: 2023-07-19 11:31:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x674cc0d6d2ba41b0c40b10cdff8b9baacb1fb992c6f8c6ce5ac4605df6847153Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y6rlw79mmm0pjw2n29w0rjr5vgqsrje3nasr3elt2kvm0v9g0z5q40m3d2 op_cert: \xecf71e5b98a0fc4ae3a790063675687b7d13a3bd3a64b0902e853bcfd9525e78 op_cert_counter: 15