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 9297408 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103307898 epoch_slot_no: 319098 block_no: 9297231 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 25966 time: 2023-09-16 14:23:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d5ed10b583782b830c84f10616bcd2fcab4a1abaeae1c1140e304b08c7de8daBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ltwdajt7gx6jyk852nqk6l2dzef9e2txgrg3p46ekq3gv4yud6zscyxx5t op_cert: \xa6f3225380a9756770d7a1bed716a7c461cbb7ecda6c062b3089e54f3f63e1a7 op_cert_counter: 12