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 9028768 Details
Epoch: 423 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 97777335 epoch_slot_no: 404535 block_no: 9028591 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 28203 time: 2023-07-14 14:07:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13501867499155ff5818ce45ed2f807d1937314e118507bf81ef7c1a6f6b1c6fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vsgnrk39vxa38ev3r0cysvuutvwtulw5yqxhavgfh7kgnp2utsgqj4nzyx op_cert: \x5ddb76ea0bcbeccc3bcd2722e1968396768b395d40404a12837b9bb7885be4e4 op_cert_counter: 7