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 9172708 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 100731680 epoch_slot_no: 334880 block_no: 9172531 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 59107 time: 2023-08-17 18:46:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6df4f399f8a98a76502c44c01097fbbf8fb04b5ad5c70a1c9b5fa3aba65fbf2dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x2fcd755dc98f8b427c33236b119e11ca8663b6eb306c3248e2839949eda5fc58 op_cert_counter: 14