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 9173023 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 100737900 epoch_slot_no: 341100 block_no: 9172846 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 53209 time: 2023-08-17 20:29:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2ba1db424a2b9e2a1752252e966ea5ec4d97647bae5d801b43486f2d4140268Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e4g6ct3askt27fc0zjmhaxgyqjkq6x3yrjmaud2r7nnk4hkve5kshgex99 op_cert: \x2d590dcc65962341061c9c5988066ef320604d1ecfe311282896f110b23525e4 op_cert_counter: 11