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 9131301 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 99883249 epoch_slot_no: 350449 block_no: 9131124 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 81271 time: 2023-08-07 23:05:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26b42c082775c2c3c228f321e735069fbd31b1fa920a065c3d526683ae6779feBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w88ysntmut0q69lc03ca42437wtqsc9uxn3prh0d5wzucx4k4jeqcm30wx op_cert: \x89648fee5ad74f29a9efb3fb29ef33a23e5fe93dab9b20d888a7c1df6c2d0a37 op_cert_counter: 7