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 9026831 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 97738309 epoch_slot_no: 365509 block_no: 9026654 slot_leader_id: 5217397 size: 69996 time: 2023-07-14 03:16:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c5f8c32409d8700f38934e9bec90e5533044e3b2a8bc8c00c3d501577ce8e45Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1skq2y6kcvjz0k5r76ncswnfandw8xt8jhzkw85stqu46hypj0crqrzm2a0 op_cert: \x9dd15c1aece26b9f9bdee7a5cba21ff7ce74c4d884b99f2bb642a51768f29dbe op_cert_counter: 12