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 9026278 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 97726633 epoch_slot_no: 353833 block_no: 9026101 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 18290 time: 2023-07-14 00:02:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x413a0e399664e38651227d804c5a0ad888bad4283f2395603aeb7345fb2c4485Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hklew6wgnk07hvt68e8c63l9kzz6atf4kefpuhlqz2xf66yupjrshv88sw op_cert: \x83fb7eb2d83a6ef8c210472f1cd2363cacdfbf08f0cdb70f74479060db87535c op_cert_counter: 14