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 9054050 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 98297886 epoch_slot_no: 61086 block_no: 9053873 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 83224 time: 2023-07-20 14:42:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe175c62a61d40eff6ad8523cf4af5e3f0f629d6b50537ce56d2edc87a2b6b837Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x26vzuykasg47gq3mqjq3z2gjvd4e38usx4n6lenuseqn6nuw47ssge7w3 op_cert: \x233b78f144429e12e4884e498dc21c4ddeb4858fe228773837411d16809e7c41 op_cert_counter: 7