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 9174830 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 100775302 epoch_slot_no: 378502 block_no: 9174653 slot_leader_id: 4895123 size: 37289 time: 2023-08-18 06:53:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27e92c4f55d3f7b5167d57663f6fd74b571888c162d24477892bb9f1dc20eaf7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12tf79gtnvp9vt3lavuqwhh3pnqkfaqu6djj6fkem8fuv77mjchaqgcatz7 op_cert: \x55d4eb2669c74fdb6250f2dfc9a3615f91ee79f7c05a527d09bf043e00a9242f op_cert_counter: 13