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 9127397 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 99802983 epoch_slot_no: 270183 block_no: 9127220 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 19278 time: 2023-08-07 00:47:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0daba5297ab6b790a259361c751f3b17677be4ff0477cf604af5bc0c8f06dc6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n3mpzpmcxumc5pa3yyx29nd440uvftpcydpe8j0f684tjv4ta2yqj4x35r op_cert: \x71e2824ab4b56aa8820f9fbb01c3840ecc804fa7a553948ad8b12f6e495a5796 op_cert_counter: 7