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 9301855 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 103399855 epoch_slot_no: 411055 block_no: 9301678 slot_leader_id: 8900117 size: 20599 time: 2023-09-17 15:55:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1de24da7face4393d3e781651ed8b9ab98c2bf36ee9d9436bffa505f1a0fa20Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1lw0eqz5p92gwzxqjh50tzfdl928a4j8n55l52l5rpe2pgfkk3tuqr3948r op_cert: \xf1b15fa931d73f43d3f0036dff92f8e7b9d16998517554a732111c8beecc5cf2 op_cert_counter: 1