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 9080515 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 98843257 epoch_slot_no: 174457 block_no: 9080338 slot_leader_id: 4556309 size: 71180 time: 2023-07-26 22:12:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc09d454d01eeb2087d1605e7650d68903f80a766cd3b2b76f041bf184f0b160Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d64n6vnj4en52mhn29vux22pjvwfn4fwaktv92xpk7n8gq8qwzyqvern57 op_cert: \x89a9a8423e30d01e60aa8863bd75cc0f0acc3f2fe37d2fd76ae7802eae35110a op_cert_counter: 13