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 9170301 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100683237 epoch_slot_no: 286437 block_no: 9170124 slot_leader_id: 8090625 size: 20833 time: 2023-08-17 05:18:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x947dd6cfcd457542884f0a2c3ef60dc025516ead1a8918352fe68279cc628683Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1uka00x36xr8u4qy2jpwll7fak88ekkm88rq92rxfjrvnzk6ktwqqt6pjw0 op_cert: \xc1e75f15d4580c8cd18a1435bb4e7c1699abd12332a3e262fac37ed0d7901991 op_cert_counter: 4