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 9173785 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 100753847 epoch_slot_no: 357047 block_no: 9173608 slot_leader_id: 5046607 size: 711 time: 2023-08-18 00:55:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d37ddf0e11030b72cd0a0edc97274a20520ab5e0ceae14e2f5818e6578b1571Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ngghyylmk529sf6unkf3v7qq2l9flr4yqpz99gnv25spm9xwyymsslfy77 op_cert: \xb6779130d1bed575052225415c6e306110949cac3a33f959523eb1c2dfe0d925 op_cert_counter: 12