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 9157274 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 100414940 epoch_slot_no: 18140 block_no: 9157097 slot_leader_id: 6821950 size: 77686 time: 2023-08-14 02:47:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6132bfec4bb98f8cceb8760f576a9ee7ac354b3367b1a93334c6a52b77a34715Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mmwm023txnu62tf6lhjtxas7yyupmuy6g20nm6zsncrjnmgysx3qe02wsu op_cert: \x326f29ac9d138f0efc0a64ecbaf3007b66082d134e34ef337d6971049524423b op_cert_counter: 5