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 9156408 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 100397306 epoch_slot_no: 506 block_no: 9156231 slot_leader_id: 5437677 size: 85550 time: 2023-08-13 21:53:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0814b9b423587e6be3af99a6e649bfb5966b192449a038eed31b5ff14ba671d4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk130fsymdwnfavz85yfmgfstj8u7qan7w956h9eg0e8jamg8r6760s3hjf5a op_cert: \x304bc5a861d75c0fff4f0813e17d28c2a1e50cbafeb8c0f9d216d81e3a818ac4 op_cert_counter: 10