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 9074859 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 98724190 epoch_slot_no: 55390 block_no: 9074682 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 52518 time: 2023-07-25 13:08:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91931dbb9a29ca576e20a1dd02842a66e4151bf2e8eac7bfb0078325dcbe7841Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gmfsf3c6rz0a2f7tzq09uxlykek5v6elnydn42sreq65d4vaaqzscusnvn op_cert: \x5533e6d13521ca0de4a446dc923a1a68937294acd39af2e2b7927dd5a1176607 op_cert_counter: 12