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 9298992 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103340705 epoch_slot_no: 351905 block_no: 9298815 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 31917 time: 2023-09-16 23:29:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7921d6649af4b831b6ba51c7e563ceda10624c4c40f24e242e6a88063cdd6a8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1j78vqh6g4ewcwlumwawamtdcrmjsam3twycdw6k2a8pefcl3cvtsx90rwl op_cert: \x373cb6b111a03520bd73242f984d98a672754d5fcc40e2d59db1e3c92b3a64a0 op_cert_counter: 15