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 9086822 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 98973049 epoch_slot_no: 304249 block_no: 9086645 slot_leader_id: 4555865 size: 51269 time: 2023-07-28 10:15:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf82e704a08be28fd26278a98701d9d8c373a4805a103eaaa4b2bf761b5545b88Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y6rlw79mmm0pjw2n29w0rjr5vgqsrje3nasr3elt2kvm0v9g0z5q40m3d2 op_cert: \xecf71e5b98a0fc4ae3a790063675687b7d13a3bd3a64b0902e853bcfd9525e78 op_cert_counter: 15