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 8417484 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 85205708 epoch_slot_no: 360908 block_no: 8417307 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 16819 time: 2023-02-19 01:59:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5cb25fb7005f3d2e3678f213184ec325a7c50e08d8715172e2120636d172d3eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kwuaxe3d34my778e4fwyewhtuj7s3rnenvyny4pa0qjdf382tycq8dqdm8 op_cert: \x7ffab72b51d24843e818ac5da490940c76527851c02705eda717460dba36fa33 op_cert_counter: 1