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 9298330 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 103327171 epoch_slot_no: 338371 block_no: 9298153 slot_leader_id: 5581927 size: 17727 time: 2023-09-16 19:44:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaacc1992f1e5f5667dc098dc56aee922f8824bb40c1623e8c9351fd8a1fc5011Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12hysdujmcsh5gajnqu6xaffwhxeyd66uw45l4609rwqrsvhzax9qqpeq4n op_cert: \x3b71f8c4ae64a04fc1bc380ed0fc94d691b9aaa0218884c8b872016d0f641c58 op_cert_counter: 12