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 9098522 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 99209228 epoch_slot_no: 108428 block_no: 9098345 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 45128 time: 2023-07-31 03:51:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ac70f6a5d048374579b4010d8e2d980eefde1157758ed42b3b7c1c7f0ee8329Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x0256637211473f306d309d77dcbe55119dd3cdf91fb8f60f8229eff99ee38251 op_cert_counter: 10