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 9076325 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 98755430 epoch_slot_no: 86630 block_no: 9076148 slot_leader_id: 6481119 size: 47542 time: 2023-07-25 21:48:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe03c01bdb13ac931a8c50003b0f9afa8d602667609d4444b093c5923ca936b61Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ulnfx6r5w6e3wlpclwp24q4j4qq3h8qcd68rprq30cdddg8wkzvs58x527 op_cert: \x4edeab162b954f9ae7030659ae89dad94c3176d642d538380653761ca091a210 op_cert_counter: 6