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 9142920 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 100121648 epoch_slot_no: 156848 block_no: 9142743 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 87825 time: 2023-08-10 17:18:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7c9e9f4e504fd58a0ee1d00f1a54d6a26e2bb739ec3c9f7f2534471a89e9cfeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1uwmuej0scev99mjzwk5hvtfazu8g6t34fkclj8azqucsxduwsm2s9uwqfk op_cert: \x92dfc449bea355ea84d932511b591885aae84d2ef34396381480041450caa3fd op_cert_counter: 7