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 9177834 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 100836022 epoch_slot_no: 7222 block_no: 9177657 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 87913 time: 2023-08-18 23:45:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7de9799f04eb4a1c4efec0fa86f7317375b118f078f5877f1811af8e6e7413c2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enu73aesklvfzp5clxnws5aykyt34yvdc5p9ry4rnzyxeegx7thqwrv3ax op_cert: \x5540691b62cc566e5e4c56e86993617966fb5d467c2e1b5777ade0bb76de6abc op_cert_counter: 15