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 9168684 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 100650050 epoch_slot_no: 253250 block_no: 9168507 slot_leader_id: 5215989 size: 20662 time: 2023-08-16 20:05:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f0a4a7623fb30ab242fe84ea7bc1a9d8a00fbb1e8706c94f7e7cd8f0d431796Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rds2yl04ee8unwce4uty8q2k2g25ehalvzwhzlvkj0q8u72swxnss69530 op_cert: \x7ac8f95df3f22f16e2ee0f4952d7becffa622db9c43783d2d7adf717eea41902 op_cert_counter: 11