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 9159211 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 100455154 epoch_slot_no: 58354 block_no: 9159034 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 64128 time: 2023-08-14 13:57:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x002a26c2aff93cf2851c7758543c557b8b2ed9e6375fda39b4d027da9e132f92Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15rmsufmzkr586regvuh77pwffr7jpduv97ckaxxtlwsdfags4u0qv090y7 op_cert: \x85c4244ea0b67ada0737db6fb0fb9bb07eba4adef6f7834b1145bbcb047a98d5 op_cert_counter: 8