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 9126436 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 99784473 epoch_slot_no: 251673 block_no: 9126259 slot_leader_id: 5756706 size: 33682 time: 2023-08-06 19:39:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba1c1ae5e1fec3f4474c7d237d0a6a21cff45514e0ee2cff069e640b0ee9f411Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t9rhj4pxmlmem2th6pa8lwwpnrn38vs8jlvxqmf85fhnum5smksshhxpq0 op_cert: \x23d665de51641fc421cf095e14474240ecab286a9533560fb8d3e1715d4d6ccb op_cert_counter: 21