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 9162638 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 100526424 epoch_slot_no: 129624 block_no: 9162461 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 31078 time: 2023-08-15 09:45:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1542a9924a8f211799c9ff5d7d6f0692532da7a8ab71db4a62c326a9e07e9266Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1375qgqjrt8x9hvk5leaeh70xj4wkrygdptn8xkh7z6na32v7aysqqvq2mq op_cert: \x49c5f2c9b0772e7d3fe09047c1acadd4c4864b673a47c558bded0aa29bf1e36e op_cert_counter: 9