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 8454080 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 85958044 epoch_slot_no: 249244 block_no: 8453903 slot_leader_id: 5680159 size: 15683 time: 2023-02-27 18:58:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40ce8f3a37b0623f9c863a20f7730a2ab3c41ed94c4a30f0077ead13a84a4c1eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1840xf6mun93gy0zekwmqdeymcu7zgksrd4m3mj6z3x9hwmeerw3snhda68 op_cert: \xcee58aa54866cfc27a481ce2d52e513d040b9e666dbc656100ffb15bd13b649a op_cert_counter: 9