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 9169739 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100671716 epoch_slot_no: 274916 block_no: 9169562 slot_leader_id: 5742483 size: 22733 time: 2023-08-17 02:06:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35e2a9645dff0536d90df59037210990a9c0f34979538d6fdfa66a1b11d1969cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gtfn6txpnzp8w0mwh5causwgcpu728cngk5nen7guqfsxvx3xe5q9s6xz8 op_cert: \xfddcd6bd6bcaf21fde44e4649b53402bb6b6d47fc4af14e16c8cb5803c585956 op_cert_counter: 12