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 9172718 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 100731904 epoch_slot_no: 335104 block_no: 9172541 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 43242 time: 2023-08-17 18:49:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93d470fac18a823b347dcc5e2f6f575d424b2ddd4719e7c16816efee4d5c2958Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ck5fsw5vhjg83kv4jjetaw3xjydxnl4zvthnm2yrw5wmq6v03xmsja44am op_cert: \x2c588f5d1be5023a3007515dd24fe925f4030d03e4ed84d6462ecd559c35f2ed op_cert_counter: 20