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 9082973 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 98894935 epoch_slot_no: 226135 block_no: 9082796 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 87662 time: 2023-07-27 12:33:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x949d4b2b3c443d6344ae9c46fbb61a16c20bf90cca6c92e3d1f4910b1602d9f0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kkmpqpgn4m92dqeusyvdvydl6wy8mthe59svsdctntq44kpuyglsfnu4wh op_cert: \xb6df5a94a58f6e65744321bec650ff4758a8601d54a72b29e545912ca6379630 op_cert_counter: 9