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 9172895 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100735478 epoch_slot_no: 338678 block_no: 9172718 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 40052 time: 2023-08-17 19:49:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21b8564e776e6847a17c9a37675815ce06760f947ec7de85120a24c0417f0061Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 11