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 9072389 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 98673833 epoch_slot_no: 5033 block_no: 9072212 slot_leader_id: 8969479 size: 66687 time: 2023-07-24 23:08:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8a9b7c39bea1452fbff539b9d3ee179d514c86ec106535b09e5e322ca4a82d6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fwsntunvkl84hruhvqjt7yky8zxqwkernchy7z3hs4r9s6mqgzqqggvzat op_cert: \x924527602646fa1a5444ae12b420470782b4a193357a3d8af210d2042bb0292b op_cert_counter: 2