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 9142607 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 100115911 epoch_slot_no: 151111 block_no: 9142430 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 24496 time: 2023-08-10 15:43:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98753af60f3fa0957145ad62aa0532514800f306cea65580f3f2a0b2f23b3900Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 11