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 9160111 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 100474321 epoch_slot_no: 77521 block_no: 9159934 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 78597 time: 2023-08-14 19:16:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b9aa0f02c17b154e48f35de0683bb5bef0f1388d2c35e59a47ee5804e3cabfdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12kgnl55yud9wnjhrfjkpu5vgw6ahjeuepfyp83xaer9yhqejsutsxavpsn op_cert: \x36251d70522f6d7f39d55dda2fe5f85a6e04747b91f55ab87fce364800f33e72 op_cert_counter: 13