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 9180549 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100892328 epoch_slot_no: 63528 block_no: 9180372 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 44449 time: 2023-08-19 15:23:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f318e0c3843a0134975fdf8ce245ec14935b881e07ac52eea5fe94efab6abc5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fs9l47kfluypfaezzetmvfmspmplxrdcpkzv93548zzcg2dz00kqrkqnl7 op_cert: \x9f792f63d02f71dd5e30ec93aaff9971d80aa6f5c56b4d8f8e1fefb7ce38f19b op_cert_counter: 4