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 9052519 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 98266381 epoch_slot_no: 29581 block_no: 9052342 slot_leader_id: 5839188 size: 76240 time: 2023-07-20 05:57:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4909a4be27f33fe9615b3f8f17437e2cda53a956b0dfc4d47dd5ebb6554479f1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk142jven2zzvxekhgkql03ys3qv6c4veevwcmk3qkzfq008k7na6js7ydqdt op_cert: \x81f7bf52b1dbab96e540c0e0527adbee11c049233bf1082f65dc9699c7c42bce op_cert_counter: 8