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 9176759 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 100814757 epoch_slot_no: 417957 block_no: 9176582 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 2163 time: 2023-08-18 17:50:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x425d6bf232693a5bb1e6c4e8f4c2a2943b3e9c3366f2a7412c56875850150fb2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1u3rp29td29q0txep3j7vvnk3jhpr7rwu8kqwfa34g8ukpqhgppcs8727xq op_cert: \xef4aca5ada707aa08b31d90cc72d8915e82ed85af431bdc9bf272b72e8760dce op_cert_counter: 15