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 9054850 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 98314173 epoch_slot_no: 77373 block_no: 9054673 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 36784 time: 2023-07-20 19:14:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe64090c9140dd7d32621e41a30bbcc386a593c4eebac99322ee869a57a451115Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dghjrkap5utjf6zcx99vux2uauvveypref40097nl5cw8j7tftyscjsuaw op_cert: \xb4c20111fb39596d73a0258eda6287d79a29d5568dd55f3138c6ae520b826272 op_cert_counter: 10