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 9084535 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 98926750 epoch_slot_no: 257950 block_no: 9084358 slot_leader_id: 5756706 size: 88161 time: 2023-07-27 21:24:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2659f6be66c197ab2d92ccea6ddac8dab4a8c5630a0baa1ff1232ce5ea7827c2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t9rhj4pxmlmem2th6pa8lwwpnrn38vs8jlvxqmf85fhnum5smksshhxpq0 op_cert: \x23d665de51641fc421cf095e14474240ecab286a9533560fb8d3e1715d4d6ccb op_cert_counter: 21