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 9112618 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 99499107 epoch_slot_no: 398307 block_no: 9112441 slot_leader_id: 4569152 size: 81117 time: 2023-08-03 12:23:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38a1c9686a24ffed9a1bb3ae13269e49b736f341b022cfd23240c8b84d9077f0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dgwa4jajp6558sdvlrkmgjqkem5z8tl8fxe2hhve6erzr905yumqk5npjh op_cert: \x34b2ea3f22d6ddf387c3829d62e2f21d27bab036bafaeb9a2df766ffdf4f1a99 op_cert_counter: 13