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 9055409 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 98325117 epoch_slot_no: 88317 block_no: 9055232 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 59099 time: 2023-07-20 22:16:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x068144c7c40e19e592183f286f60c4f1c99e8e3a9a993a765991a66094ccf086Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18pvuxwd0v2phrgv47awxsxa6tnvdll3yd9yga6j3tvmc88tkkkyq80kwd5 op_cert: \x0ee653e748f224514008373483050b4d42ac633447bcd0bafb69e53cb5a6d908 op_cert_counter: 8