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 9106628 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 99376202 epoch_slot_no: 275402 block_no: 9106451 slot_leader_id: 4579217 size: 52641 time: 2023-08-02 02:14:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x669085830b8e5856785678fec347115b6f20e0a132e85e67a92e25c97cd9773eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1trdfnnnuj79ajwca3mpfsevuutw2rhyg8f5qxxlx6542lz6azx6qvz5rs0 op_cert: \x941c7b089a07c2d5f1eefbf3ffcb03f38f0153d142c54fc5c36a813c6a45ee19 op_cert_counter: 13