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 9072116 Details
Epoch: 425 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 98668106 epoch_slot_no: 431306 block_no: 9071939 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 66403 time: 2023-07-24 21:33:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbba1b88c5077bdcbab2d0132e033b3b8972915fb767841a355e0939395b84ae4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \xe03b28804856afb3a6624607400c03bbe1c3d4a48e5a1a97f0774b1946094d09 op_cert_counter: 15