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 9160520 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100483327 epoch_slot_no: 86527 block_no: 9160343 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 7494 time: 2023-08-14 21:46:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc256027daf36a0f6a35e1a6c00d080543d61a3a11b60c2d1be8ad9c57e0a0f8cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ck5fsw5vhjg83kv4jjetaw3xjydxnl4zvthnm2yrw5wmq6v03xmsja44am op_cert: \x2c588f5d1be5023a3007515dd24fe925f4030d03e4ed84d6462ecd559c35f2ed op_cert_counter: 20