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 8526548 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 87441681 epoch_slot_no: 4881 block_no: 8526371 slot_leader_id: 4685979 size: 88573 time: 2023-03-16 23:06:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3f4911d96e025c8676b1b46450780928d71798c613d0198d6b5c1f2db98bdc0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13plulf4sydw02mfz7fclhnvke3kdy7u4rkgwr0k3hglxkculmxzsjqerrs op_cert: \x34be1715817d5a55c3a710d3ef4d2ce695ace69922f25e6bc8eea919228f992d op_cert_counter: 13