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 9061880 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 98457253 epoch_slot_no: 220453 block_no: 9061703 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 88335 time: 2023-07-22 10:59:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a610e2a044d66217cfbff0c8bfb918d7692fbdc9c4c399c70a6226dc5f37808Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x0256637211473f306d309d77dcbe55119dd3cdf91fb8f60f8229eff99ee38251 op_cert_counter: 10