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 9297615 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 103312487 epoch_slot_no: 323687 block_no: 9297438 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 38970 time: 2023-09-16 15:39:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8bd342394c60af782bcbd0e26d015f17d281997f55886b3617343012aee438eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rluj3m4ag2h9clcedrkgwj56nacxwtnlf5h7qza8nwjeqenfee0qwqjsmj op_cert: \x3a5774216588fa8b820a6b4ccd7c939456a055e4a70c7a20dea760e9ac7ea764 op_cert_counter: 18