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 9134753 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 99954457 epoch_slot_no: 421657 block_no: 9134576 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 81129 time: 2023-08-08 18:52:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa1e8209657220971bf26c06ee81e50fc333ce61c83164f4b6794e1f39952a33Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1j78vqh6g4ewcwlumwawamtdcrmjsam3twycdw6k2a8pefcl3cvtsx90rwl op_cert: \x373cb6b111a03520bd73242f984d98a672754d5fcc40e2d59db1e3c92b3a64a0 op_cert_counter: 15