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 9058364 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 98386150 epoch_slot_no: 149350 block_no: 9058187 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 66573 time: 2023-07-21 15:14:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84b3e27c966f6a88b9b0d6c7f5d7b754c268fd0f83a7e8bf60a015d7d876f1ebBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ygptnml8rkgw9dmguft6dr8dnjaapk80lsynqdwzl9aap08qg6mslll3fc op_cert: \x9cb2fc50b8db9416e41c22e5b2f68267cdbabde630c4d82ec1dd5d2721cb8257 op_cert_counter: 12