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 9052178 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 98259095 epoch_slot_no: 22295 block_no: 9052001 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 15649 time: 2023-07-20 03:56:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a4b9dc695c99f4ec5a7dc96018d5cb9972bd113c588c9b7dec7294535dd0657Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1h098h6ypq7lrts9ms69pxx4t4a4h5uqshe7avn8s0f8frncz67fsx4xr2g op_cert: \xf166a7799deeaa62c2ff834ccacf7d1614b6a86a40b875ddd775c614fe183eae op_cert_counter: 13