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 9165052 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 100576572 epoch_slot_no: 179772 block_no: 9164875 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 28058 time: 2023-08-15 23:41:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x417df0236075f3421e77527fec0ffd1d23c1e528c335283378fd147a6ca5dd28Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17lggw9u4htu2sy20hfzjr22clm5hgppfyh2wmc7ghr3h3w2ms6asxt45ff op_cert: \x1f957a192fcf2430b36aaa5624f6d6a4d1f0911ac6da3176e461da8d7e3f1f1f op_cert_counter: 12