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 9128985 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 99835067 epoch_slot_no: 302267 block_no: 9128808 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 53100 time: 2023-08-07 09:42:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d3e2be3e4db9501edd62bb2000b75c3a4939c3ad7a3df5a4f3c7f493ced06a3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1k6j2zqhnrfaer759fhh0hdd5sw2pvrzytnlquy068cgrxwqmgd9q6yt2uq op_cert: \x31125667441f74f5b2e895b31b6f7827a52d948003221c5a3711698458f1a3f6 op_cert_counter: 1659972988