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 9061155 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 98442381 epoch_slot_no: 205581 block_no: 9060978 slot_leader_id: 6331439 size: 8099 time: 2023-07-22 06:51:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf11520ebe0b6c9b004f8e7867f65c6d19a8227f0696210e3df1d8cb359b72afBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tswqpwsrfpalg370ggf3xqgjhets6n02jz0wcuma3m8srylw435su2kfn0 op_cert: \xcc5883bfb861308d1267b088157174a3fb98dba488aa7e4f416b42c3e02d80e3 op_cert_counter: 9