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 9134576 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 99950458 epoch_slot_no: 417658 block_no: 9134399 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 85467 time: 2023-08-08 17:45:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd373597c748de76175544a8a18c010a79dbc9bd927d11c3c18e90db3e02ed807Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14kzpx0v3ucdpwju3c55mv90694de9r644ssgc4tedtm8lja6msfsdzgy4d op_cert: \xf6c1a42a29cb4edbab61ef71db40203bc715225593a56eada8ad1c05167cc3cf op_cert_counter: 1659973054