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 9068426 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 98592246 epoch_slot_no: 355446 block_no: 9068249 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 19323 time: 2023-07-24 00:28:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a98bef806c76c532915adc3152de2de5c484f9033b24f71ffc6205a16804570Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e4g6ct3askt27fc0zjmhaxgyqjkq6x3yrjmaud2r7nnk4hkve5kshgex99 op_cert: \x1a24f9008a8ebf8f8368fdafd59cc0624ce311bb7647c302e3036d0874252533 op_cert_counter: 10