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 9129607 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 99847662 epoch_slot_no: 314862 block_no: 9129430 slot_leader_id: 5725614 size: 76812 time: 2023-08-07 13:12:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd6a72b1475182b3f6f2475a1645511d1415057db46717d34cb438c76abeff74Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1anlura46v432uknx8g62648fnkvkt797xmuhqw3ljtnzrqfqqxpsm5luyl op_cert: \x165627e3d7ffbaec0524d5bc3cfe66c8b908c1587597f31effbef55e89d232d1 op_cert_counter: 14