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 8440961 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 85688363 epoch_slot_no: 411563 block_no: 8440784 slot_leader_id: 4591602 size: 87550 time: 2023-02-24 16:04:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c3c0ea9aa7e5328728394743ae6080cae630d58f1c04eda472e3e7d3d5791ebBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18sjcj3sy45e3azlavguvwvgyfv95398j295ug286v5z5ed8t3ruqcdx24a op_cert: \xc5f3d8a297a019d6c46368028d9afb53fc47573833bec1cff4c07ab8d4a2b0b0 op_cert_counter: 10