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 9092024 Details
Epoch: 426 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 99078337 epoch_slot_no: 409537 block_no: 9091847 slot_leader_id: 7903459 size: 83588 time: 2023-07-29 15:30:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b3101790fbc33d246a355e001ac2768dd4d66ba22e459c9b8ea6730549c85ddBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1z7jkgvsrrxj34y6w87qgqnuy5r2yennekn5pqzza0k7g2ux6mj3s3c5th5 op_cert: \xa85bb397f41cb2ce75ad0d9a598572ccb12aca81893e88ca746f80eba6329dc5 op_cert_counter: 4