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 9161973 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100513296 epoch_slot_no: 116496 block_no: 9161796 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 18126 time: 2023-08-15 06:06:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a5778ef9eeba0ce76445322ea0124b3668455f93c1b2d9d241eda6b8decdfc9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e4g6ct3askt27fc0zjmhaxgyqjkq6x3yrjmaud2r7nnk4hkve5kshgex99 op_cert: \x2d590dcc65962341061c9c5988066ef320604d1ecfe311282896f110b23525e4 op_cert_counter: 11