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 9054633 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 98309825 epoch_slot_no: 73025 block_no: 9054456 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 51790 time: 2023-07-20 18:01:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0852e4d4cf496c474958c00db0155833ffb6fab680744b0d7dd44c2d2fef326Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk108fhz5azzg3av3f02tu972k0kdsuvxwetmpx5rqplsu5tg8yygjqguhkjg op_cert: \xdec1166852184c3032bf46c2f3d70f57a88509cec7e49d4fb291e81e2d2c10c2 op_cert_counter: 18