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 9297712 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103314499 epoch_slot_no: 325699 block_no: 9297535 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 17804 time: 2023-09-16 16:13:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb856e60a89316e5a12c2c45cc6c6e1ce6fc238ab17a2ca4820f3f54c3eb31e14Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hzlkmk042kzd0zrdkthh2h3fmepesecz5cxq4k352fusuz4lhvzsxu87s3 op_cert: \xac1422186bf227983cd182ea88357a235228c6d72c341819aa4298166b6dd16f op_cert_counter: 17