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 9067856 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 98580683 epoch_slot_no: 343883 block_no: 9067679 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 87016 time: 2023-07-23 21:16:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0befee4b5ee9c90601fd16d61c83fa133dfe6815c95158751996d8e818f3902Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk108fhz5azzg3av3f02tu972k0kdsuvxwetmpx5rqplsu5tg8yygjqguhkjg op_cert: \xdec1166852184c3032bf46c2f3d70f57a88509cec7e49d4fb291e81e2d2c10c2 op_cert_counter: 18