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 9159991 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100471738 epoch_slot_no: 74938 block_no: 9159814 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 6083 time: 2023-08-14 18:33:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8829ac8da7ad5125ac87085d55ed11dc9ec491d539d8bba5ad8c6c06f6269682Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e4g6ct3askt27fc0zjmhaxgyqjkq6x3yrjmaud2r7nnk4hkve5kshgex99 op_cert: \x2d590dcc65962341061c9c5988066ef320604d1ecfe311282896f110b23525e4 op_cert_counter: 11