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 8461997 Details
Epoch: 396 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 86117941 epoch_slot_no: 409141 block_no: 8461820 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 7883 time: 2023-03-01 15:23:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1997a55b75b31a8cdfe4fcd49403b3f2c299a1faaabce5a4a5ae5883d39fcddBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1eccgrlghe3v3dmdfsydvw05wrfz8cx0s6na2hkm8fka6uhmqkzes5q60k3 op_cert: \xcdaba2b5e1ec3dbbb39a3d7e238a6a5afe73cdf6ae475d18802c7c2abf873efe op_cert_counter: 1659975259