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 9063720 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 98495749 epoch_slot_no: 258949 block_no: 9063543 slot_leader_id: 9036827 size: 38649 time: 2023-07-22 21:40:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dc9efa42f28e3186b554c2a0f58879a87ef1b12f268f4c187681f28c6b1ea72Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12v3l7nszfvymj76wl0mx66shs8lgfw9pxn8u6teqzjg67sfx84jq9hutnf op_cert: \x47220933d4c74ff0355c831df14a213d8e9f08a7c38b08964ed51a86afe7871e op_cert_counter: 2