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 9172562 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 100728965 epoch_slot_no: 332165 block_no: 9172385 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 70717 time: 2023-08-17 18:00:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6bbad231143456659848fa0947d1f4e22732d0e8cbf6adfc614531fc0fec8fdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vcta5kjly6wwh8t45zwcd2y5qqrlsw8efllgfcapqzckwqquzgxs2tfh8q op_cert: \xd359978e899a30a4f89182efe3c1d703198d8fff73f5ee0ab3ad631a593b1afc op_cert_counter: 15