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 8529840 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 87508357 epoch_slot_no: 71557 block_no: 8529663 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 45942 time: 2023-03-17 17:37:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6a98c8767086a447b8bc1cfb5cfd5e3a8ef39b1f45231568912cd32b4e8bbfdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ln9sqsqw9kgqc80882r595xvu4mnlluqv50l6rpg8q5lfp3all9s9c36jq op_cert: \xaeb0208f46c51b6c8c8af80ced4d95254a4ed92e179add430cb68d903e065920 op_cert_counter: 6