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 9054714 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 98311401 epoch_slot_no: 74601 block_no: 9054537 slot_leader_id: 4664676 size: 76176 time: 2023-07-20 18:28:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x322c8972b1a6544e7b7571a17ede1aa72436a758ce7eec20388e12b06ed175f0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ccmn22jxu6rmt2s98kch5ry8h666pasqf2sx969aj2el62g4kx3sg0xglv op_cert: \x586c2b300a042b803368cda8d57e514fe6140a6b9bd4cf8c8281743c1627f3f9 op_cert_counter: 23