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 9050679 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 98228481 epoch_slot_no: 423681 block_no: 9050502 slot_leader_id: 7834434 size: 88455 time: 2023-07-19 19:26:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0c3e55e28fa250591536295fff6bae4238c266ffca90b1a8f732bb249af6781Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kaahl59efdcflm00jnprk03far7ac634qwk8447lgdmz2gmuuezsgcshkc op_cert: \x261ad3400a0af5eee86690d1c469ee198dd3cf0423129765bf6f8ce4da077677 op_cert_counter: 15