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 9156607 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 100401723 epoch_slot_no: 4923 block_no: 9156430 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 70456 time: 2023-08-13 23:06:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59bd41abbbcf7171f6a3a8c1b21d1c2d766a97bac509cdd75d446efdbe4ea465Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ujzmswdqmjh5v70tpvzg4fkdnrau5xwnktthmuucq9fl3ugee6gs9gg52h op_cert: \x882e064b166223b9644ac1fc7ef5baf958fb003c267f219df8bc98ef4ae5c072 op_cert_counter: 10