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 9170658 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 100690534 epoch_slot_no: 293734 block_no: 9170481 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 70114 time: 2023-08-17 07:20:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30b738944fb0b08c0071419bf6a41fd88aa3f0cd758edc053017a3365367d3fbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x614b336c2cab6e6d3a51e2fcf69e0eb9453fefb6582b0bdfe031bec68892b1e6 op_cert_counter: 14