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 9064506 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 98512401 epoch_slot_no: 275601 block_no: 9064329 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 43054 time: 2023-07-23 02:18:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80b4daeadf507afec11203e41e749723ce6ef9df61b82faa54c2ed7ff34c4c73Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fry5jp72cm57asmqp5hv9rsk2twlnxfx5mlqmc2thlp22f4ma2zs4gz2f4 op_cert: \x8836e767a5edbacc896239ae199b149f560c59c9ed3223d57b5c6ca14dfef466 op_cert_counter: 64