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 9148673 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 100240299 epoch_slot_no: 275499 block_no: 9148496 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 51752 time: 2023-08-12 02:16:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02b2a380dff7217209536307c09e639329659265dc95f24c7e33f3a1dd22f85dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1275jtnedrechugmqe3wxkaehjdwq5akqj4l8z0utqjhzjf4wpays2e2g0l op_cert: \xcdfdc1d927d1d75657aad752939276232128be3c3d9256918f8a4d855e89c8cd op_cert_counter: 11