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 8531033 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 87533924 epoch_slot_no: 97124 block_no: 8530856 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 26525 time: 2023-03-18 00:43:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfd09f35dd1b10d1e9374c1c8888112423b7418b5bd43b74343b558c89cad790Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10acggp4t528duurmsw3qf77aru7f5fprj3vn6mgryjcmlguddfdqeexgqc op_cert: \xa4f0bfbfdb7912a22a505870f77afffdf25a32337ce4e8e2e75b0375f7b4796f op_cert_counter: 13