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 9026534 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 97732608 epoch_slot_no: 359808 block_no: 9026357 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 80311 time: 2023-07-14 01:41:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb155420ce3feda157eaf152ca23f5f71e7da4c5f180ec67b1866cf2208123f11Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13394aw38pqs9qudwszpkz4wq4rqglgm6hcp8kv8uswvudt4f633sjzuml4 op_cert: \xcb6350435d0d3006378d45befd79d8701c4bb39f75195a3888c123f30c92e85f op_cert_counter: 18