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 9172623 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 100730039 epoch_slot_no: 333239 block_no: 9172446 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 27521 time: 2023-08-17 18:18:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfa426f4456fbddeaa193297c8d2b2521064689d75a67ad8df0e195b634daff8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ghh3zrhhxx0fjefepmlkxz6pz359zpxpagjxk2u350jdcwwmuw6q98ng2s op_cert: \x6fc42df974ddfb57e6c1d15f21a6007ce74b9c3bb179168e2c1c5cae29cad4b2 op_cert_counter: 8