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 8401051 Details
Epoch: 394Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 84858921
epoch_slot_no: 14121
block_no: 8400874
slot_leader_id: 4595854
size: 43983
time: 2023-02-15 01:40:12
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1afc2116a17e0859ee67c81551c57242527c01936e04567c271a69bf6e9205a1
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n4ml366004vvzm25cutqk0x2jpftcxtf29kdmazvgzueal5wztyslf05tqop_cert: \xb7df862e5957cd52cb6f0a9379223a37416326de097d82d073ea4cf457155345
op_cert_counter: 12