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 9078766 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 98807132 epoch_slot_no: 138332 block_no: 9078589 slot_leader_id: 4555407 size: 35173 time: 2023-07-26 12:10:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f2714863279cc4759dcb1f879a6b543be5615790a53d74a6ebdeb8d2f839c52Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dpe0n23qr4eqd4yq7f8q2zt5s7hxwvx2sh39p22j5jv9dya6j6hsavwa7s op_cert: \x5c475a547ab5345652318f4505012b8657ddc4860cbdbe1eecb8d84170483ff0 op_cert_counter: 17