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 9165390 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 100583276 epoch_slot_no: 186476 block_no: 9165213 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 61035 time: 2023-08-16 01:32:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ad2dbb84d4946254940dce7fb7159ca6596b3e6de6b60093127989ac99edad3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e2f93ewu5sgalwzhrjt6j8yzhwexpw7hugcdv9a9jt5haj79r85qvvhdj4 op_cert: \x23ac4695f47a093afbef35e4da3d151490d447708bf2a913139c9fb9cae63902 op_cert_counter: 6