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 9171706 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 100712158 epoch_slot_no: 315358 block_no: 9171529 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 43461 time: 2023-08-17 13:20:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x420a267f40d7c1b73116926a899e440b64c4b7da3a9aa2d6ddaf7a8f1f602447Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dhzcqm0dmfxtcyd9ttqv73cvqzjq0cz72dem6x2ht3wv9fu4rkns9xg4rj op_cert: \x83edd83227a898a24fdc4fbd0cafe24aa367bac36d3f404776730a348514e741 op_cert_counter: 15