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 9050463 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 98224167 epoch_slot_no: 419367 block_no: 9050286 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 88658 time: 2023-07-19 18:14:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c959d5c0fdf9f08d7a2996f500f1b66632dba04fcd924c709129a4f07877899Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4ml366004vvzm25cutqk0x2jpftcxtf29kdmazvgzueal5wztyslf05tq op_cert: \x342a53fdf58595ce6294a142855512a48fe7930422fe96b019024e4aa8ae4242 op_cert_counter: 14