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 9071095 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 98647210 epoch_slot_no: 410410 block_no: 9070918 slot_leader_id: 6702203 size: 48572 time: 2023-07-24 15:45:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x104f50599db100f7e34e10a7eda66c2bdae1cab9ac423454bad06beca7cd4615Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hq6kppe3gzwwnj9m8jgy8tlum5ac4a0crprdf54hwe9d0jf38e4quxn4t4 op_cert: \x6a41d43ff77a7b3b426376db272ac3fc7f963926f3b272eb50c77f9de589aac3 op_cert_counter: 8