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 9156399 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100397210 epoch_slot_no: 410 block_no: 9156222 slot_leader_id: 4780313 size: 85951 time: 2023-08-13 21:51:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24c821ad5cfdee11b74a56dee6b84cc1ab720c11ae50d8550b143859a32aa284Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15t80lqht4wup777p6ahns3uapzkp27ya6rhasg9dp4mjqys6lhzqycvtmy op_cert: \xa8d01b2f9bed9023c2fcdaa63d00dd8b473e3620fe5818c5ee722c55c281f0c7 op_cert_counter: 22