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 9117099 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 99590760 epoch_slot_no: 57960 block_no: 9116922 slot_leader_id: 9117099 size: 87941 time: 2023-08-04 13:50:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdeb86b2b0f820d53a4778e3049ca1b59826cd9f9fcfcc824efe24ce7342a8252Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16ucz0t2rhre575t6m6uctu36twzmzet9wu73nud4r9e0ffd8dtxqa8403d op_cert: \xf958e26534665a635ae841a8b7375058934e475f7956776aa39efa952cfbbe0f op_cert_counter: 1