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 9126335 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 99782292 epoch_slot_no: 249492 block_no: 9126158 slot_leader_id: 6385290 size: 38340 time: 2023-08-06 19:03:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd53af4dfde278c870b909e0eb98e0fbd7b057a3d309ebf9e4df28f2c2cde8d08Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kwhduezvew8pa7zd6hl4ecrsmxy57jw6ryxpu04d54ewvvu66nnsemgwjt op_cert: \x3887f5b1d26e641a47d7721cdacdf6b3527503a1a9d2cb4600461611dfd8717d op_cert_counter: 13