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 9164224 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100559176 epoch_slot_no: 162376 block_no: 9164047 slot_leader_id: 4895123 size: 67494 time: 2023-08-15 18:51:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x670712edecd3777645457046ac56acb888224a1c33a139801336b4a2d4dcb692Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12tf79gtnvp9vt3lavuqwhh3pnqkfaqu6djj6fkem8fuv77mjchaqgcatz7 op_cert: \x55d4eb2669c74fdb6250f2dfc9a3615f91ee79f7c05a527d09bf043e00a9242f op_cert_counter: 13