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 8533354 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 87582150 epoch_slot_no: 145350 block_no: 8533177 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 22719 time: 2023-03-18 14:07:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffab93558b4fccdeb01a12d42b72f8be3a68d09e8708e8b0dce5cfe8c7d8ec8dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18jwugcagrtfvn0efq9pgpzt327vnqkwstxpqq84q3ndsjqu559lq9u8yv5 op_cert: \x30ace955a247032a6a2f81e64ebb2c678fbdba0b9c303756402c9296bcb71898 op_cert_counter: 13