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 9108780 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 99420176 epoch_slot_no: 319376 block_no: 9108603 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 54244 time: 2023-08-02 14:27:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbc4b260687a31c47d4d09a2d9778c8899c9c1a60ccc6157ddfcfca93d7aa962Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18n2p53sjjamukq6gevwckvym8fwrfrv037j669zwr33swsxyl7hstjqndu op_cert: \x61d1a08be661b371c77ade902d7495e1e5548db0457f2b6cedd5c8c30c58fdeb op_cert_counter: 1659973082