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 9096616 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 99171361 epoch_slot_no: 70561 block_no: 9096439 slot_leader_id: 4982211 size: 86790 time: 2023-07-30 17:20:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa82461a2ba990c0643b2bbf3e2fd439d0571a7a67a9adece339e032599674aacBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk126y5wz3x9gneeamk24lqg9lxc58jtcfsklqrrstm3w76dfrfdjwsqvqj4d op_cert: \x07eac76760e2d288fb48afc3f0be3cf8c6c397ad437a63a22ce80370afdfb24f op_cert_counter: 15