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 9173814 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 100754544 epoch_slot_no: 357744 block_no: 9173637 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 52166 time: 2023-08-18 01:07:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c698cacdcb4c8a5501f9a3cc5ec91e3e7b2218b1471278a27cfed3c66f49788Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ln9sqsqw9kgqc80882r595xvu4mnlluqv50l6rpg8q5lfp3all9s9c36jq op_cert: \x6b637a954456f9b5c8a609bca15cd16819be794b5e2b412f9b64f2d07fefe87b op_cert_counter: 8