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 9096861 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 99176685 epoch_slot_no: 75885 block_no: 9096684 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 41994 time: 2023-07-30 18:49:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71ebd3d6a0b14f57a26d9c82ef0918cc9120c0f4e44910ca6a704d3f508d5f3dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ggupvuw2683qe4m9qpg9ahk48ecr29x2azcjy92v5h529c82z8es9kssun op_cert: \xfb3a6d187b9d641a48ec200b40556244d21e1f9ac83279209841342457ab1c5c op_cert_counter: 1659972761