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 9180659 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100894542 epoch_slot_no: 65742 block_no: 9180482 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 47091 time: 2023-08-19 16:00:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe5ee1b9165bb69f3f07ad060e4ab5e3e8030257432dcaaac436102b2f334ba1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x0256637211473f306d309d77dcbe55119dd3cdf91fb8f60f8229eff99ee38251 op_cert_counter: 10