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 9128855 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 99832715 epoch_slot_no: 299915 block_no: 9128678 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 859 time: 2023-08-07 09:03:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf22b67587c111faf4c42ab150486c3635045f3c5809ce93b7e36a5f68ed9dc1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17nk9vcmu2aqr6d6frzgg7umnd9eldemm6fye8warl47cnw7fkx5sjvxfmh op_cert: \x3ebb15375d72b6dd0ff834c32cad6098ad42f8bcf913e30dbccd9bfa3cded9fc op_cert_counter: 15