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 9121374 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 99680292 epoch_slot_no: 147492 block_no: 9121197 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 66177 time: 2023-08-05 14:43:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb7a529cb06765aa1b1d55309054aa30cce4ff6f3679933ec23103e8fd8d45e6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x0256637211473f306d309d77dcbe55119dd3cdf91fb8f60f8229eff99ee38251 op_cert_counter: 10