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 8524567 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 87400950 epoch_slot_no: 396150 block_no: 8524390 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 15502 time: 2023-03-16 11:47:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfca4b30cabedd91cc94684f56d67a65323b2fa093721a28ffcfd4a6a44aa13e6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vsegtv5srkjpt3jcqdgukhnyjac84uzud5t86t6rdpjvjs5jsl3st9dwxk op_cert: \x16235ab1b2829db8739effab1423f1e33ccf90f74d808435bbe116042fcfc2f8 op_cert_counter: 13