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 8517662 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 87259180 epoch_slot_no: 254380 block_no: 8517485 slot_leader_id: 4628466 size: 24305 time: 2023-03-14 20:24:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31b94f1d82290e456cba2e01dd2611884a3b2654044503b03345647b2787fe07Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tuz705hn0jm6yqjgkr9hqxxskmwlfthnyylztncycdgqmfdwrvysfq62y2 op_cert: \xa34ac4ab6b8ba3be82b324231b0c1a29ab7659e0831f0b13fec4442c4cd702e2 op_cert_counter: 12