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 9028218 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 97766159 epoch_slot_no: 393359 block_no: 9028041 slot_leader_id: 6305068 size: 87774 time: 2023-07-14 11:00:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ff0376f308f34e5a7469f63320ec11677ed3c55af03f35ca14a1491738c4fe0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15ras8vg548ny4qmwgg7nl3m9gf3flfyem3urnh2ksaudq4jly9yqumpvj9 op_cert: \xde705d2b209ffc7e968a1c715ef73d777736bf0892fc673f8a7a06866856decc op_cert_counter: 11