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 9082788 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 98890986 epoch_slot_no: 222186 block_no: 9082611 slot_leader_id: 8969479 size: 30787 time: 2023-07-27 11:27:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37d2166ea13b4c5a294241f2db735b35b8dc2dd4e0147a68d8e6e03cd7b8ba62Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fwsntunvkl84hruhvqjt7yky8zxqwkernchy7z3hs4r9s6mqgzqqggvzat op_cert: \x924527602646fa1a5444ae12b420470782b4a193357a3d8af210d2042bb0292b op_cert_counter: 2