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 9080605 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 98844951 epoch_slot_no: 176151 block_no: 9080428 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 32397 time: 2023-07-26 22:40:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x713c12d7ce68eb0dc73d8d163a10c7863d7826e3a823e33a141f5e0ad273c542Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ufjf7846r240dn4fnd22qw6fnwahaa4n4lsl70u0m4hg9np59css78sgfp op_cert: \x6192ab304c8ceab430aeb93ff6445180937e6861995e30298e50748378cc9ce5 op_cert_counter: 10