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 9298981 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 103340418 epoch_slot_no: 351618 block_no: 9298804 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 33945 time: 2023-09-16 23:25:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a45225d38e66dcc41f32095166be46f72620bd709957a77a66daaa50e4b5463Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rz8xg6xvljsywl5knlxycyzv3j0d3nyeezm6elzee958lzl9fvyqq353xd op_cert: \x4130ea9534ab4be9807fd3a0b298efcb4b48725bec2880d3327ce1628836e72a op_cert_counter: 14