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 8491668 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 86727304 epoch_slot_no: 154504 block_no: 8491491 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 18204 time: 2023-03-08 16:39:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c6df790187522b1e4da7daba6d9c30dea340ac21ee1f98d6ac2253b7aa37a0bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 9