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 9049887 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 98212183 epoch_slot_no: 407383 block_no: 9049710 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 87925 time: 2023-07-19 14:54:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ca951ecc4a4defa0b9185aeb18c1468a871cd4b9e5f5c87289a362d3ab938ccBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn3agt7xmk39nath728znyshgtjkwzqmddawqvtffzaz7wxv07yqtr3usw op_cert: \xf4d75ea2da355425ea06f54d03955891640fe45dc6ee521c161b3289b7aa2121 op_cert_counter: 17