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 9296616 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 103292092 epoch_slot_no: 303292 block_no: 9296439 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 23466 time: 2023-09-16 09:59:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc32d81d62f9ba63a25441764dd076a31bbb4e36f00d8bbfde0e20673abc04e38Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nvveqqzv903wnhfu06uv3pwzdzuhuwvhfwfwdfkdhh3c5t2ek0csmecrvg op_cert: \xc3107d9359b78383249006359a67ce58b32bd01d7b0b9592cee28da800b5cd9a op_cert_counter: 7