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 9073148 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 98689359 epoch_slot_no: 20559 block_no: 9072971 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 85250 time: 2023-07-25 03:27:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f734cd633919a2aaa46c7b5482cfa7df0c4a7f372d1666294511d3ecfcfcbbaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kwuaxe3d34my778e4fwyewhtuj7s3rnenvyny4pa0qjdf382tycq8dqdm8 op_cert: \x143ae568853a65b6e294eeb55cc9286c16b51c48d20701b110b59dc16a87bdfb op_cert_counter: 3