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 9049416 Details
Epoch: 424Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 98202354
epoch_slot_no: 397554
block_no: 9049239
slot_leader_id: 8484836
size: 87806
time: 2023-07-19 12:10:45
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x14cb8ff74f00ce9f1c1f3c67aeaf6c4b74f96c1b45323b9b5f345fd0b55e013e
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fg58zges00zkj26lphma2h3g4sy2dsuefy3u6euywz69q9aaj5vqz97jx8op_cert: \xcaa5d49b2883b5dbcc3fdd035121fd8a28c5c01125ee157315334b6b20d5e012
op_cert_counter: 1