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 9158035 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100429973 epoch_slot_no: 33173 block_no: 9157858 slot_leader_id: 5581927 size: 3916 time: 2023-08-14 06:57:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc305e36f0bd7e46d41064dc932a2b6111d0df541cc8ec1c347e5bbbca4ecd953Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12hysdujmcsh5gajnqu6xaffwhxeyd66uw45l4609rwqrsvhzax9qqpeq4n op_cert: \x890088fcb4a87f0c24ea247c2ace9b7e84867dc034016a31da34438a7f0fff6d op_cert_counter: 11