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 9170688 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 100691193 epoch_slot_no: 294393 block_no: 9170511 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 51572 time: 2023-08-17 07:31:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dd0910aea4b6a8b07777bc0fe8d8336383c2d8fb3f8a2b8d34c5f31695981afBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \xe03b28804856afb3a6624607400c03bbe1c3d4a48e5a1a97f0774b1946094d09 op_cert_counter: 15