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 9174927 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100777225 epoch_slot_no: 380425 block_no: 9174750 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 24087 time: 2023-08-18 07:25:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a4990c5dd4c2f517e0bfd2a221f45a3b8ec770f53b367875858c31accc47285Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17w5znxxj6l3ru8q3tw450a8axsgkp65x3t53fpkvlhuwuc57zdpqlaaczd op_cert: \x116b4f1b8773d3f562f7bc9ba047768442c94c4675423954e73b746d15744edc op_cert_counter: 17