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 9113243 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 99511537 epoch_slot_no: 410737 block_no: 9113066 slot_leader_id: 6390158 size: 88458 time: 2023-08-03 15:50:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7f93349ec17d7445c0f30254b111c314e85d93e369f5bc3dd161a0c58dac6e2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jyapxqrqfccqchjd6x5a049j6u53dqv5l264u98hqqxwdgn9ngjqhj2276 op_cert: \xe58416b9df238def07195cb2ed8ca6b3804063a832ad1a8ab0c17f5ab3087d46 op_cert_counter: 12