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 9075032 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 98727782 epoch_slot_no: 58982 block_no: 9074855 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 87119 time: 2023-07-25 14:07:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96e5e3dd9c1d8e16a9decd00255b8fc588654b18264998f54f2b56f6d1f5cd89Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12u53fs72qflkaellznc7f3grwxzejy5vlkl0jwnesfsnrce97cuq7gl5e6 op_cert: \xd72101060eb1abd74a2bdf8ee32186939137850025d73b00cec8f9252ee2b21d op_cert_counter: 10