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 8411620 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 85085663 epoch_slot_no: 240863 block_no: 8411443 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 44125 time: 2023-02-17 16:39:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cecae301364bdbf96c9dbc6c8f0aa3d38bc7d6a8c47e2bf1d4484b4a7733d13Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1t0syd45jwwwrfw6jpmc9668nqxmm4lq4wmjcfyqp2ljkr4z8yacq60w88g op_cert: \xb490bdc512daefa5c5b13016260e52ca584660ae5356f28a653ea343c5f7d2f9 op_cert_counter: 4