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 9146918 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 100202514 epoch_slot_no: 237714 block_no: 9146741 slot_leader_id: 4627143 size: 54688 time: 2023-08-11 15:46:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19c3f9648b6476a63706ac2f31ef427f06f58e599bd1aa681bb1a493084a1ab7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1czculnj656yl3pcmj7pcqewkyghn6s4qr92epvqghw0ktrr9k53qfzpw26 op_cert: \x6cbe25726bc106f8a5316335e6338b99ae4c7589210df3dbdc73d4152b1b8199 op_cert_counter: 13