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 9093911 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 99116959 epoch_slot_no: 16159 block_no: 9093734 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 84848 time: 2023-07-30 02:14:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf2358ffcfb74d3be2bb5f07ed05cbd969b2d8342e686ef8a54ba3a1b9f8ae4eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \xcfa0fb33e1b26bd1d7d90b3ad067a843fc4847ac72b13cd706acbcc323306cda op_cert_counter: 14