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 9129092 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 99837354 epoch_slot_no: 304554 block_no: 9128915 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 26795 time: 2023-08-07 10:20:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18a015c36726cd843cad1e3e3d460c71f46223ea5bf06a00e10e312b0b28ead1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zex6fy5atu7e7l5akzqqjvzn80valqdng56hta8p3uyvajyhuxpsd7f3v3 op_cert: \x2a8f8e43e7bf7cef936a906e855c421c1718045c833c14edef226993e5ed69b7 op_cert_counter: 11