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 9121467 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 99682559 epoch_slot_no: 149759 block_no: 9121290 slot_leader_id: 5386156 size: 79663 time: 2023-08-05 15:20:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe98b7b33514f17b2b5ec781bc0421c8d5d83a5f0c5c5481a80e0db1a4c6c7324Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lzn59e98dr57vxem3jq5u7mpenlznjhw3y420tfjcwf4mmtgr27q3708u0 op_cert: \x3fb50811af2cdceb491b9e33d07a1305e5b19c78dee00a345fa75c3675eea7ed op_cert_counter: 12