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 9056341 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 98344330 epoch_slot_no: 107530 block_no: 9056164 slot_leader_id: 8969479 size: 84958 time: 2023-07-21 03:37:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd108322c322a08a71fd77cc4a6cca6a90dc9f5f8642ac2361a327b07b358a82fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fwsntunvkl84hruhvqjt7yky8zxqwkernchy7z3hs4r9s6mqgzqqggvzat op_cert: \x924527602646fa1a5444ae12b420470782b4a193357a3d8af210d2042bb0292b op_cert_counter: 2