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 9121144 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 99675590 epoch_slot_no: 142790 block_no: 9120967 slot_leader_id: 5306704 size: 15082 time: 2023-08-05 13:24:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a9c5541d98c873c13ace9f1dd02213fe2cb7f6b15c18c12d75551e4f2fec856Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fdww9dy7h360tvhtzayq995qw6q7pwhn28hhx220rtp6shx6n8dq30zzwn op_cert: \x5c9dceec12be4b3fdfaf29cc3a924eaaf10396ec478f547a18d92d248dc1c28d op_cert_counter: 12