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 9053051 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 98277563 epoch_slot_no: 40763 block_no: 9052874 slot_leader_id: 4626196 size: 48675 time: 2023-07-20 09:04:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf50ced0b4cf60d4cc820cb5edc0c8349642b4c7a2b72c82222ee686f3fd6b1bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pdppl3vx2wxj752ywjy6c963707waeqdn3pux4jywcx7dzeev8wsg0c7kl op_cert: \x04a5ca913b18fd2fc26d3f170239b5e550691134ce2b96d2557648b3444d719c op_cert_counter: 18