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 9049430 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 98202668 epoch_slot_no: 397868 block_no: 9049253 slot_leader_id: 6617388 size: 77282 time: 2023-07-19 12:15:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3e39cd585eb6369a013251c48cee5bf00ae31fa995940b940aac78caed8187aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1myglh3s030w7klusdfvwc528a3ummkg6yxa5ha6xr68j7yvac5aqphqpzw op_cert: \x544c3b8d3cd914ba0dbca7dfb8804841d792be13ee7120b7ca42d61b2b6c6a3e op_cert_counter: 8