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 9167139 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100618935 epoch_slot_no: 222135 block_no: 9166962 slot_leader_id: 4555865 size: 36095 time: 2023-08-16 11:27:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf83cd43d4fc39b07271ff748e8c024028c2c2c75be04469d6fc7f36e8c2e95fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y6rlw79mmm0pjw2n29w0rjr5vgqsrje3nasr3elt2kvm0v9g0z5q40m3d2 op_cert: \xecf71e5b98a0fc4ae3a790063675687b7d13a3bd3a64b0902e853bcfd9525e78 op_cert_counter: 15