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 9298005 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 103320417 epoch_slot_no: 331617 block_no: 9297828 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 25914 time: 2023-09-16 17:51:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d492374b9535d078557e9069174cffc1efa8985c2e8c9e388fc2e2d4e8ef151Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vles4ucka4s0pl9ydshxm3cyae897c0srjwnn4ectyujhvj5aweqy3hr9a op_cert: \xf2d0e260283e6f1ad44f79533f47bc592a6a55befe28e3c5bcbee10e894b2397 op_cert_counter: 11