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 9052293 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 98261464 epoch_slot_no: 24664 block_no: 9052116 slot_leader_id: 8590188 size: 82473 time: 2023-07-20 04:35:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fcf1ff4bdcfbcd4c904b7e9f7512152a7e0dedcc9a414a2c0c3f31318dd5d30Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tgmjy7tr6st7d8q4fqw9m2aq0j9uhrs696kk0pwh8e3qnmxucedq0a66vg op_cert: \x1364d2772aca8f1991a3003955530267f2507e5395b98a681d764ece541f1201 op_cert_counter: 1