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 9049728 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 98208884 epoch_slot_no: 404084 block_no: 9049551 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 1701 time: 2023-07-19 13:59:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d8827d8fa7c7635cdc8afe37d9778dd0bc069399f0a3a10ba9a361ebe2c7683Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ygptnml8rkgw9dmguft6dr8dnjaapk80lsynqdwzl9aap08qg6mslll3fc op_cert: \x9cb2fc50b8db9416e41c22e5b2f68267cdbabde630c4d82ec1dd5d2721cb8257 op_cert_counter: 12