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 9164027 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 100554802 epoch_slot_no: 158002 block_no: 9163850 slot_leader_id: 4627045 size: 21035 time: 2023-08-15 17:38:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78481e75e4b2d8f8be60ba49d347fb4dba8a16db86c6a8ad556d4ce3247e798cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w84rp6d7ch2yd7n2qkaw2tqnr6hvaxprqg3qhjtd4s3jaffz49gshw0kgd op_cert: \x3b45c17195ce0c3ff24fa5b22d6e011b4af7da10a7c23342beb8f71a2c71d829 op_cert_counter: 13