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 9057740 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 98373728 epoch_slot_no: 136928 block_no: 9057563 slot_leader_id: 8969479 size: 85163 time: 2023-07-21 11:46:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc6a5819782019070ae4b650142e94b76081b0057c206d1a911c68705e64db21Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fwsntunvkl84hruhvqjt7yky8zxqwkernchy7z3hs4r9s6mqgzqqggvzat op_cert: \x924527602646fa1a5444ae12b420470782b4a193357a3d8af210d2042bb0292b op_cert_counter: 2