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 9173772 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100753545 epoch_slot_no: 356745 block_no: 9173595 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 32162 time: 2023-08-18 00:50:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9a9e038cb88cecbf05d73658335cfe3150b63f5a6762e1d8c6d57425ef14079Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1st3ysz45pektlvnsxj3s8454x5m8l2jqxjslkcqjk0zuu66l3qfql2m7rv op_cert: \xbfc44e0056257d4b8b2c3726f96fa4299b18c2551e6c1aa1b09b0f3441bcbcba op_cert_counter: 14