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 8538406 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 87684825 epoch_slot_no: 248025 block_no: 8538229 slot_leader_id: 4557324 size: 21365 time: 2023-03-19 18:38:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda965493cdf78284a47480443d9bb999331c8d3725583798d9352c294473ec75Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1skdrf0m3zwdl5udrvfjuwhe72qau4wnv552c7ttmsqvw0uu6hgcqw3h20c op_cert: \xaae1059110d8462c8c7271186d54207812a6026382f586a7d3265ce394f6756e op_cert_counter: 12