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 9180649 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 100894318 epoch_slot_no: 65518 block_no: 9180472 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 39898 time: 2023-08-19 15:56:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42fa6b87737c875adb0faf08da2a818e11c7dc943d5a50f267859ef0c0f574c7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x2fcd755dc98f8b427c33236b119e11ca8663b6eb306c3248e2839949eda5fc58 op_cert_counter: 14