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 8461717 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 86112501 epoch_slot_no: 403701 block_no: 8461540 slot_leader_id: 4993339 size: 38606 time: 2023-03-01 13:53:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d1ff2fe2765b6222b3b416c7fd0066228fe706c0bdedd1a1c5c15b242a059dcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk189v3d0hvda0muzw5fshxtkvgv22h9fl9em55nkvp4tuepzyftc3sehsh8q op_cert: \x17314a5991d4d65bcce60d4c85e31028cd689fee2a622f817fcb603a0aeb75ec op_cert_counter: 29