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 9116555 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 99579834 epoch_slot_no: 47034 block_no: 9116378 slot_leader_id: 4685979 size: 29668 time: 2023-08-04 10:48:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc47369723530fcd6b60fefb4797c89d988964919aaae6fbdb90a8ef9e201cc43Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13plulf4sydw02mfz7fclhnvke3kdy7u4rkgwr0k3hglxkculmxzsjqerrs op_cert: \x5b6bfe22ce3d9350230194485f626d2978d2f067ea1ca028db7c170b03b20615 op_cert_counter: 14