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 9126572 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 99787402 epoch_slot_no: 254602 block_no: 9126395 slot_leader_id: 7581727 size: 40782 time: 2023-08-06 20:28:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b74a3e579f8d1230c750fcd4b6aab5a7c79a499162eee909e5b53c5197668a2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18stcjdcu588hsmyhcpjq98vqwmw9ry3gamvyldv6rdwv75gfxflq82dh27 op_cert: \x177f7fd0015070cd5d873ccffc16cf21652f5a9c47fe6d73964d20af45cc55b4 op_cert_counter: 4