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 9177073 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 100821197 epoch_slot_no: 424397 block_no: 9176896 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 16960 time: 2023-08-18 19:38:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65ce32f890ddcb8653c91eda46e936ff3727011ecb9ef86a6d5773d4ed790652Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dvumtjl4aw02v0wscezwtq93m47er2zktlwvha2s20fcrd9hdr3q2zsxy6 op_cert: \xb31aec615cd719d55a77845195c99121d9eece77bdc833fbb8a3e1621981404e op_cert_counter: 14