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 9075790 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 98744151 epoch_slot_no: 75351 block_no: 9075613 slot_leader_id: 4584645 size: 84644 time: 2023-07-25 18:40:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb02d8b00db8166e48790faf3db5a4365a2ed6dc8a5a7ad006489568efece1596Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sdmwzs6hs99wchv705k088w4yg5y7xvtw57whqetz3nwqz2enr7q8h9lez op_cert: \xf489b46b31f2f1f0cd33fc1f1950e086095738b6625e07cc4571fcd80eff3b93 op_cert_counter: 20