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 9120568 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 99663676 epoch_slot_no: 130876 block_no: 9120391 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 84934 time: 2023-08-05 10:06:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2c8e2465767535fa7dc357186515ffb84721ef1c630e5ca635f20ef377f4ab8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x614b336c2cab6e6d3a51e2fcf69e0eb9453fefb6582b0bdfe031bec68892b1e6 op_cert_counter: 14