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 9172593 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100729534 epoch_slot_no: 332734 block_no: 9172416 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 24921 time: 2023-08-17 18:10:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b497e80f1eafaac4735242a0d88c0f554ab45621c5d60ace9a6317f0f4f7722Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lr4hgxp9rstc9ndaq0p0zcyfkfk3j73rg5qdryza79fp5ut3jyssn225y6 op_cert: \x3ffbcffc98ac062682067b57eb0454f6bdbac9e595cce13a068af9ae16267e47 op_cert_counter: 10