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 9150675 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100281408 epoch_slot_no: 316608 block_no: 9150498 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 31985 time: 2023-08-12 13:41:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabdb800d90a588de807ba218bc96df3ce7aae3fdc34bf9b465e3e551413412d0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1080mynrknh0p3k69tlsjxrfl2csf3jaxccelvt9xl5w2cjlvastscywtac op_cert: \x7883ab38eea871b676c72c02ffabc9d06ff14c24f14c79a54f4cfe16aca39540 op_cert_counter: 18