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 9128491 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 99825476 epoch_slot_no: 292676 block_no: 9128314 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 53598 time: 2023-08-07 07:02:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24a6fdf20566e72611b780678ac43cbf87c823b662b7201cb4732b50ce4e6c80Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kkmpqpgn4m92dqeusyvdvydl6wy8mthe59svsdctntq44kpuyglsfnu4wh op_cert: \xb6df5a94a58f6e65744321bec650ff4758a8601d54a72b29e545912ca6379630 op_cert_counter: 9