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 9298039 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 103321108 epoch_slot_no: 332308 block_no: 9297862 slot_leader_id: 5152259 size: 29958 time: 2023-09-16 18:03:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf01fb1411dbc9a11ad6d49f71867ea2071b4ed6da3c2a6c8576527df2c7181eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y78shuvly24p9wdhu9wljt7yyyh9ddfgcf3aljgqy52s5rmgqjlsyhzch6 op_cert: \x3979ac44851bef21b50e57610016ac6fd6486bcbda8f1498df61d3c45c7ec5e5 op_cert_counter: 17