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 9168400 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 100644658 epoch_slot_no: 247858 block_no: 9168223 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 49663 time: 2023-08-16 18:35:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a666f4e965b85b384e2e50f8eb068ce975aa62f033b231d9efc4ee2bd4d0726Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sq2mwyjxq4x8a8xkguduwlg2mqk37nznxyg63dx0jeq50w3c79xs06vq58 op_cert: \xda8f058be038722e40eb124e5f44f49c597d4ced881a1285f16b359f405e81cf op_cert_counter: 15