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 9049520 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98204451 epoch_slot_no: 399651 block_no: 9049343 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 85250 time: 2023-07-19 12:45:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03b479d0b11d62ec9d00d5d24e8dd3ab95d2a3a34084b62d4672a190a054e275Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1clpl885tz6tf5vnua0ad4kzzw5q85d3x4rz4v73fxwhj3t03zmyqtjzllc op_cert: \x95906459f4d968a42894d38e4075dbf4a7e147894e5ee3aa3531939c818078fe op_cert_counter: 11