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 8528790 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 87486609 epoch_slot_no: 49809 block_no: 8528613 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 84590 time: 2023-03-17 11:35:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d228a066c9fc4bb67378a0e1f629412d6ee1092dcad16ad09ca248deaecc11cBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \xd6357410c0a06c21a9d710db19651c301bd6422fad6ddf3eb2d962fa35b24263 op_cert_counter: 1659973374