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 9160721 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100487340 epoch_slot_no: 90540 block_no: 9160544 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 17892 time: 2023-08-14 22:53:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f621fed9e6c9a0f33a2fdc45e44cd4f263523da2076c6ef82054474b9df4c84Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1m30knv6sdact0jva87yqstj64dl4udz07zksjr4zd8s77sza6f3qfxsn07 op_cert: \x3258a91cf1ac21937da9ee77a8741467944d5ae3df885e008c0f5dd70d68fcb7 op_cert_counter: 13