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 9180209 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 100885167 epoch_slot_no: 56367 block_no: 9180032 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 59679 time: 2023-08-19 13:24:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x362e00817ca4711fe9903d3a063348ac5a29177a89c47355c0ff1e35a85b4e33Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1c2lexrd2suefkzu06y3u0hkxvfau9avdvcj9mf6m7se6n5s3r73s6h0rc4 op_cert: \x50f5289aebb489c6747d4b0b1df34a1180908220c2350ffa868122c9e0320073 op_cert_counter: 13