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 9178848 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100856947 epoch_slot_no: 28147 block_no: 9178671 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 45391 time: 2023-08-19 05:33:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b7adf1089677c659ed3475438f030712a7f0a590352e4bfdd5363bfda5a1632Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10yts68r6rzs9jh2f4a3a7lfvzfm3w7907wrtxun79hk56lxdsnqsx93y75 op_cert: \xb1613e1d6cfeed7e6bbde3505566be6a2095c89c926eb43b1bc1f146bf223122 op_cert_counter: 13