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 9292996 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 103217674 epoch_slot_no: 228874 block_no: 9292819 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 41954 time: 2023-09-15 13:19:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ddee13d4ef4802069a914dea99619d48cbb078fc99f3b27be5948417323b435Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10yts68r6rzs9jh2f4a3a7lfvzfm3w7907wrtxun79hk56lxdsnqsx93y75 op_cert: \xb1613e1d6cfeed7e6bbde3505566be6a2095c89c926eb43b1bc1f146bf223122 op_cert_counter: 13