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 9082111 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 98877321 epoch_slot_no: 208521 block_no: 9081934 slot_leader_id: 8107216 size: 2547 time: 2023-07-27 07:40:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab5e7cd5c89cb1d665e0d49faa8b80816a7738196c65cb2986b79cac3f921890Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jrftw7jwx4uz68mh5pvdrnxcjeh3cwt6jgysujhz5ct6qx52h9fqerss6x op_cert: \x750d30b49d0686a6f911da22ae54ca8424631ffa23c8fa0c4ce7919af299e71b op_cert_counter: 1