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 9052795 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98272457 epoch_slot_no: 35657 block_no: 9052618 slot_leader_id: 4577258 size: 13621 time: 2023-07-20 07:39:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0770313df1ff6e4d610674f7e4c35a763d3ac201df4d1f848a669732f3370293Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qhfa2dr9m5whjr77pemfkt3cdcs53fqm3vk7d6fpugjgp74d7nysvcnwm2 op_cert: \x401ec6ff0e1b589c6ba07cc93fd337ddbfd7566e1d6df7596122245948cb4304 op_cert_counter: 14