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 9052799 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98272563 epoch_slot_no: 35763 block_no: 9052622 slot_leader_id: 9052138 size: 74733 time: 2023-07-20 07:40:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafb2e064ed4032f6ec074b2ff4e226837c03de56495774ad1b40ffe5092b7f53Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1uvgsjddm9f0y65zrdvn56jdv38ln888ksvnzesrttltc7xyv2nqsp73xhl op_cert: \x9152473332d425328c569774469e2a5a9eb0cd3d36fcb72d59a3c505582ca06d op_cert_counter: 1