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 9075436 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 98735735 epoch_slot_no: 66935 block_no: 9075259 slot_leader_id: 9075325 size: 88870 time: 2023-07-25 16:20:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa82e2becc083a60c955f171cefa3928f436eaa921bae217a8cdf61be025e8c65Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hkgtwqkxv59g4amhgm39sat6g4uc7fhn4etwg2u30jwuwjqux8us5cnyq8 op_cert: \xad103c3e0bb8b488726aace7a8592862f3335310f4a105f9d8e71a039a68b1e7 op_cert_counter: 1