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 9056805 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 98354205 epoch_slot_no: 117405 block_no: 9056628 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 39026 time: 2023-07-21 06:21:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67f1a440bc3531f3b69b6f88b7db5474e9d0948b989dcb490b5c1572e8d994aaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ykzznhc097stfxzqs3udw52rduy6lcvqa7mtwz83j5gf4dkskhus2753u6 op_cert: \xfaadef4cb4619ba7920315d210a8de170abf930cec08ad25353162701914e221 op_cert_counter: 7