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 9298367 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 103328135 epoch_slot_no: 339335 block_no: 9298190 slot_leader_id: 4895123 size: 44971 time: 2023-09-16 20:00:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15cff12fde81611bbd2415e5a5385614df42dcec478b0d9c2ee4e27fd7d96e34Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12tf79gtnvp9vt3lavuqwhh3pnqkfaqu6djj6fkem8fuv77mjchaqgcatz7 op_cert: \x55d4eb2669c74fdb6250f2dfc9a3615f91ee79f7c05a527d09bf043e00a9242f op_cert_counter: 13