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 9299619 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 103353983 epoch_slot_no: 365183 block_no: 9299442 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 43742 time: 2023-09-17 03:11:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ae8f644bcb0f872d82f2cf55523b4f91ec156a1a5f1669f7b0c0f80410af29aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ypzw9zfrm5mupcffxgewr3ywg8r2y6gnfrxy3kkyeu6ujx4vdqkqasuaeg op_cert: \xb8edc2bc270e451c3523a292785f4e3bfbda29783c69abfd904ac98824037c85 op_cert_counter: 16