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 9178975 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 100859280 epoch_slot_no: 30480 block_no: 9178798 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 18898 time: 2023-08-19 06:12:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb91cac680905ba8fc9a575d720c9e0a092757acfdeea83e0353708b3c681c814Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \xe03b28804856afb3a6624607400c03bbe1c3d4a48e5a1a97f0774b1946094d09 op_cert_counter: 15