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 8526673 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 87444225 epoch_slot_no: 7425 block_no: 8526496 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 88746 time: 2023-03-16 23:48:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20d9d3e3f58a12bf882fa256b10986849e297a4df1bd6c3448d20cd17fa1bb23Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vj6xhtj4ymj7e66625yjdzw0wzeyn3689d834f4grld7w5pfxatsdwt8nw op_cert: \xf40fc6d1bd19ab72109fa9c6cf711d33fa51748e51c5c4d642c5ae9856860fcc op_cert_counter: 14