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 8531306 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87539313 epoch_slot_no: 102513 block_no: 8531129 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 37899 time: 2023-03-18 02:13:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e64c836bb00b09c2bc3c700db74b5169faa7fc74c4771362e6fdb1788999108Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r49pr024069jpw8hklza3tnaxj6fydz33ntj5cxxhasvjdjkafhqx3050j op_cert: \xf40d80f352958ff56c7d8232172b989f42fcac6d4f7cc2590c15e5b8073c5921 op_cert_counter: 14