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 9087600 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 98988379 epoch_slot_no: 319579 block_no: 9087423 slot_leader_id: 4555974 size: 56280 time: 2023-07-28 14:31:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3983465a43cc6e3837c5d3620ed8890c0d3b6e3062bbba91179d93af2750979eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1h6dppjvlwnetf76p4n09x5rc5cfh4atyyrxfhdy0azz4rcv4p2xqfuugd3 op_cert: \x18243121a6aef72a9fe8a3ddce51422147db2a24a14ee9276c493f9e2ec5ae29 op_cert_counter: 15