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 9156723 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 100404102 epoch_slot_no: 7302 block_no: 9156546 slot_leader_id: 4627045 size: 88930 time: 2023-08-13 23:46:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0378b56c1936175f6a8d17098c373a951e2079c8ae340958ddb1689dad7d674eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w84rp6d7ch2yd7n2qkaw2tqnr6hvaxprqg3qhjtd4s3jaffz49gshw0kgd op_cert: \x3b45c17195ce0c3ff24fa5b22d6e011b4af7da10a7c23342beb8f71a2c71d829 op_cert_counter: 13