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 9162807 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100529461 epoch_slot_no: 132661 block_no: 9162630 slot_leader_id: 6826835 size: 47735 time: 2023-08-15 10:35:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc00fcea5a166dfbc2d53d9ddb9c806f05f2ea7737eae99ef879a953eafe49255Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1aarq00lcqw5vtzz7a05g7zfms0gvhx7msjtvjuv04fmm8u9xa9rq4fkekx op_cert: \xd09abc1c08102ea70ee98cfbd88a2434d9a4c2def94bcfbaa7ddacfae097c612 op_cert_counter: 8