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 9080402 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 98840871 epoch_slot_no: 172071 block_no: 9080225 slot_leader_id: 6936654 size: 58343 time: 2023-07-26 21:32:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54414620e217c176336309b81704f2ddd84fff147c39ed9f3506b92aefa28466Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ppzt3jggs8j87j8728g985mkap6pduacmwsrt5l42jwh42vws4rqekdat0 op_cert: \x2ad9a2df7cefe5e6f1ab04cc779204ba6ec5d8d97c0005faac538e57da4735ec op_cert_counter: 6