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 9297987 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 103320054 epoch_slot_no: 331254 block_no: 9297810 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 50750 time: 2023-09-16 17:45:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x352948f45aa84e31c9784082c494969c3909c16638ebbbf6e40c7df0e4e2a080Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk17lggw9u4htu2sy20hfzjr22clm5hgppfyh2wmc7ghr3h3w2ms6asxt45ff op_cert: \x05e69cc8bd1c29dce850e2baa5d12a82a3adabfc311efd7cbb61cf3b570ff673 op_cert_counter: 13