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 9096007 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 99158850 epoch_slot_no: 58050 block_no: 9095830 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 18050 time: 2023-07-30 13:52:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ab3f0d6356b1734fa014b7e67e42a61d20b9600527297def4708269497b7859Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zpayxenhn797gsxxp42jm50caay7wwkvnwdm8w4vpeztz5gy55sq82tp5l op_cert: \xab57f3f26173bb5a79f2759688e4dd17d861a18ea2e9b60adeabf1bb826aad92 op_cert_counter: 7