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 9049716 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 98208619 epoch_slot_no: 403819 block_no: 9049539 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 2607 time: 2023-07-19 13:55:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5545b397fb4c7044e8d7ff934ee7172e1be603572d87336d18b5a25aca7460d2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gdvfyt2slq5gjh8qw6u83t693uh5u8au6cgyjzk5p8v5tmp7qzpqztxpq6 op_cert: \xf7433d780be74124c9e68d633d6ec27e62aabe12ef8d4b7f636a8b85f854074a op_cert_counter: 14