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 9172599 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 100729647 epoch_slot_no: 332847 block_no: 9172422 slot_leader_id: 5680159 size: 40439 time: 2023-08-17 18:12:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea8dd3b274485a151d16aa86868406f07ea47b4a9cf9a7ef01be6a27f1d41f86Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1840xf6mun93gy0zekwmqdeymcu7zgksrd4m3mj6z3x9hwmeerw3snhda68 op_cert: \xc7454c3a2c828457d3e393a315a6216d6d3f5c7ae3b457e5a662438ee6713451 op_cert_counter: 11