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 9179826 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100877025 epoch_slot_no: 48225 block_no: 9179649 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 11586 time: 2023-08-19 11:08:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26400e67b85428fe78ffd34a7fa12c2feef75d3c32ffe280edb2365491c119b7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vcta5kjly6wwh8t45zwcd2y5qqrlsw8efllgfcapqzckwqquzgxs2tfh8q op_cert: \xd359978e899a30a4f89182efe3c1d703198d8fff73f5ee0ab3ad631a593b1afc op_cert_counter: 15