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 9028451 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 97771022 epoch_slot_no: 398222 block_no: 9028274 slot_leader_id: 8676723 size: 77831 time: 2023-07-14 12:21:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6edcbca7198bfeff972a53607808af7d863ec7f32de743bab4d07bc5d79b558Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1srmj2ucuacufvcp2rr2spr7hw7sqsv0dgdhs5gd35c3zwwhqgw0sy38tpf op_cert: \xe63492608dc8e4e92dceb11c4b4918f96a47a4e0e9d02da3c763834c2ad24762 op_cert_counter: 1