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 8411514 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 85083188 epoch_slot_no: 238388 block_no: 8411337 slot_leader_id: 7089159 size: 2544 time: 2023-02-17 15:57:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1f407f6f1d5d24c626af800902fa37ac89f4e9a9b74f102daf6fda5f08ba392Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1797vmxn5mjncefc7salrnywgkmv69zupazjhumnmhvgnthu4jfwqq5n302 op_cert: \x7cd73ac34c90d97f92d1870fc1da4548a66e878acfc1c4e058effd9b103576b3 op_cert_counter: 4