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 9132823 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 99914278 epoch_slot_no: 381478 block_no: 9132646 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 23378 time: 2023-08-08 07:42:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9834112abe5f5bdcf18546e43d079fb3f144f0cb676b67965a5b30854e4fe7c5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk172ugxyueeetknngnp67jrpjn4n0nk8yljln9vvqsuejujmkgw7xqq4z3td op_cert: \xca5397165759f6c4fef3e541638586be58ccc4fe606158f8a88ed2162b392e6e op_cert_counter: 1659973113