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 9160025 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100472387 epoch_slot_no: 75587 block_no: 9159848 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 8582 time: 2023-08-14 18:44:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99ce9e1427be8c8516f583316167195235b0ec0f21e19e24aa45e4b4fa96765bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hklew6wgnk07hvt68e8c63l9kzz6atf4kefpuhlqz2xf66yupjrshv88sw op_cert: \x83fb7eb2d83a6ef8c210472f1cd2363cacdfbf08f0cdb70f74479060db87535c op_cert_counter: 14