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 8406401 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 84975518 epoch_slot_no: 130718 block_no: 8406224 slot_leader_id: 5344649 size: 18463 time: 2023-02-16 10:03:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb3e7f76f57f4861575fa3c29d4b431162b7c7e251a19ad621209a53b74e3900Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ajdmwaj3dnkk995hmjle2v5tkfje4l4qmhx4cvly5qxhc0lefccqnacfwh op_cert: \x58d5ad62dddba0145408b770f09fc3b12a8c9da3f1eeb051b17973b3fc916c7f op_cert_counter: 14