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 8533605 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87587336 epoch_slot_no: 150536 block_no: 8533428 slot_leader_id: 7520362 size: 26553 time: 2023-03-18 15:33:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ad7a265c7bd2a1b29f971610b1635e135a9be3a2d4e3e05d384ec9401a4b02bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1d5d5e20nuyy6cqdm49mgvly9u589y80ku3rppfl0vvt8rp9d7sastkmegz op_cert: \xb698784d0462586bdce17108c9112a01b0de4e092d9d66c2ed947b076cfc047f op_cert_counter: 3