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 8461896 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 86115701 epoch_slot_no: 406901 block_no: 8461719 slot_leader_id: 7606841 size: 5916 time: 2023-03-01 14:46:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8320fb4c1eb6a60cc491c117b3804b6d405f4460a827ede83a7bde48d3eaf1bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16d200lalwttzujh83gtpxvv0njety70aaktvf29pmcf29c2w6wqq2gakjv op_cert: \x0d8faff91eae5ab29a65d14e6eda6af87b5f69a44b7ed32213204970881d69f4 op_cert_counter: 2