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 8529219 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87495608 epoch_slot_no: 58808 block_no: 8529042 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 41551 time: 2023-03-17 14:04:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc43b99af4430a5e123f4a61dd194e60bd6f03e686c75892e76dcae79ff3bf330Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 9