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 8531345 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 87539935 epoch_slot_no: 103135 block_no: 8531168 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 3046 time: 2023-03-18 02:23:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14f0a45e65798ab7346037a62bef85fec5a1d8a04e6fbab879ecc374c93af2f6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n3mpzpmcxumc5pa3yyx29nd440uvftpcydpe8j0f684tjv4ta2yqj4x35r op_cert: \x3dbcc2113675d7364415788c011c1515c738dfe75cf90c9f7bfc682b46c7d220 op_cert_counter: 5