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 9131259 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 99882228 epoch_slot_no: 349428 block_no: 9131082 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 57985 time: 2023-08-07 22:48:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c65595e2d6cc3c4656a136f6a1a188267f160aeceb02edf1901a83d91c734e7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ankshstfu8yml8xrsrmsf4qzvtrfwmnles5zqnerwzlnxzwt602sl5qvms op_cert: \x51c61b666751e8a90784fa163218906abe4ef28d3beba3d55aa39e3d8e46d9e2 op_cert_counter: 13