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 9143651 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 100135915 epoch_slot_no: 171115 block_no: 9143474 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 43240 time: 2023-08-10 21:16:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe79f7eafc11901a19ad09bde6006e755105d0c6877057247826f9eb0e30211c9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r49pr024069jpw8hklza3tnaxj6fydz33ntj5cxxhasvjdjkafhqx3050j op_cert: \x669ee4ae6513eee5d69bd8c405473cc322362820f0dac81c9b52226c78f078ee op_cert_counter: 15