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 9174818 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 100775006 epoch_slot_no: 378206 block_no: 9174641 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 46370 time: 2023-08-18 06:48:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa46434af33f28d1c5505ca6b6b2d9d6e12b079acab242dac04425a375297e4d3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ykzznhc097stfxzqs3udw52rduy6lcvqa7mtwz83j5gf4dkskhus2753u6 op_cert: \xfaadef4cb4619ba7920315d210a8de170abf930cec08ad25353162701914e221 op_cert_counter: 7