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 9112578 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 99498250 epoch_slot_no: 397450 block_no: 9112401 slot_leader_id: 5354997 size: 76893 time: 2023-08-03 12:09:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba237ca4b06560a6b97eeca7ee740b993a8bd3102ff3d9ce11b7e4f6ceb7f3eaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dktqx6xwwhs7a5w025q637d847tymmkzsyq05l3gzykeq0rdg9jq4y0adw op_cert: \x206927d02d91f93d0441a85fc5ac8679f546c59b8a0f44126d27388a69a14a8c op_cert_counter: 13