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 9171332 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 100704657 epoch_slot_no: 307857 block_no: 9171155 slot_leader_id: 7520737 size: 68458 time: 2023-08-17 11:15:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f6d1372cc0dd32c53d356c8573a7ecdbaf3c738f84fb9b5dd3a7216887b7e32Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1anxeupp6v4nq5amvutwy9cygjcha3gxx5t72afp8ck2n9v3ghexspqap5s op_cert: \xb975199b0ba9e1e589772833d305b7a131bf3229243e733a8fea28920e10a8c0 op_cert_counter: 5