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 9052577 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 98267532 epoch_slot_no: 30732 block_no: 9052400 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 25477 time: 2023-07-20 06:17:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe58a2ef45c069605752808b607d597eaf17c81b40b10e435bc7b900fd127fa01Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pynakc48pfz2h2avmr3seajhddalfu5avjcgza7na4cad3lgm3csumfcj3 op_cert: \x7d7b5abc6aa43a95e43b8eecf8b8b884962d4f7b06e59eea0e61dcdbb9183813 op_cert_counter: 9