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 9124316 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 99740798 epoch_slot_no: 207998 block_no: 9124139 slot_leader_id: 8969479 size: 14496 time: 2023-08-06 07:31:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab0165b062426f0044cef806171b26a3c02615e6fa0be60283c7fda3c203ede5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fwsntunvkl84hruhvqjt7yky8zxqwkernchy7z3hs4r9s6mqgzqqggvzat op_cert: \x5d02690631d675141d190e9bef0f45ded26c0db9183dc6764545c92805c06e27 op_cert_counter: 3