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 9078342 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 98797234 epoch_slot_no: 128434 block_no: 9078165 slot_leader_id: 4557996 size: 16626 time: 2023-07-26 09:25:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcbcf7c640fc498f7c870c7c6c24f1a6b0de922b4a85b5a5d69bb818ed056879Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wvlqe2qje36uz5mhk5hnzq4qwuhqs9y7dvawtueezakddmp8fl9qhadshx op_cert: \xdcf74760e2a96ecf1ed5f961c91ca8b148483c50df443e27901b32574d26a1e0 op_cert_counter: 15