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 9297482 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 103309455 epoch_slot_no: 320655 block_no: 9297305 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 20009 time: 2023-09-16 14:49:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab50bc5a018b45d986af188acd06e62f0d4dbc4255f28444320219418627e278Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ja232r6au98684psv376s5vhwgmzs7xs59h7y25tsypg29rgs87s9lxm29 op_cert: \x04533eb482e44dbfbac84ea981dc09deff0dcbc6894aa32054847241eca18309 op_cert_counter: 12