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 9126638 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 99788604 epoch_slot_no: 255804 block_no: 9126461 slot_leader_id: 4606412 size: 88332 time: 2023-08-06 20:48:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77373021018081f8a9f14e8a06e5e8a43d1a61c49fe7514a2de6fcd39fb7294aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vt6fgw4568ysdtzvaau84jrwp2qkynx75wgxpsma67l8yhw9ufas0ep333 op_cert: \xd841aa74b8a443f768b71ac2db2355515fb7edf301201ff3c6e0a536da585b6a op_cert_counter: 12