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 9170735 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100692120 epoch_slot_no: 295320 block_no: 9170558 slot_leader_id: 6390158 size: 30502 time: 2023-08-17 07:46:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dc36ffa709988c167847fb1b5861ec24f5686dd057bd3cb26f23801e25d9455Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1jyapxqrqfccqchjd6x5a049j6u53dqv5l264u98hqqxwdgn9ngjqhj2276 op_cert: \xe58416b9df238def07195cb2ed8ca6b3804063a832ad1a8ab0c17f5ab3087d46 op_cert_counter: 12