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 9134848 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 99956224 epoch_slot_no: 423424 block_no: 9134671 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 62999 time: 2023-08-08 19:21:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd166bfcd14503d7a4ca4e31435629dadd84ff4a6845d8f0d7c0b25cdbfd32644Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x614b336c2cab6e6d3a51e2fcf69e0eb9453fefb6582b0bdfe031bec68892b1e6 op_cert_counter: 14