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 9162281 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 100519534 epoch_slot_no: 122734 block_no: 9162104 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 73048 time: 2023-08-15 07:50:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dd2a0f1dd0a4e1cd218345220213c62ccb74e3842988ce317b12b5fae9b9368Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1s3hssxtpjdjc9amqn9wqn6dfyzujsv8jrk6pkl4esfpp99v48ujsflsn70 op_cert: \x13af958a8d6c269c1e3f7a6c239eb3951b81ef21dacf013dfa65bc5063f915cc op_cert_counter: 16