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 9088057 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 98996594 epoch_slot_no: 327794 block_no: 9087880 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 36552 time: 2023-07-28 16:48:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9beade9a7689ce3bb13a4d3bb3dc6393c0cfc7c7d67b88bcb60c90b52874835Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1eccgrlghe3v3dmdfsydvw05wrfz8cx0s6na2hkm8fka6uhmqkzes5q60k3 op_cert: \x991649d576b31d0a5a5158585ba9c6c8868ef70070e0719fe759acd6d59387a4 op_cert_counter: 1659975265