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 8539796 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 87713228 epoch_slot_no: 276428 block_no: 8539619 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 69655 time: 2023-03-20 02:31:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ee96e5fcf2b6f2738471be046e7f8209ca1c319b28013d290f063a2c86af550Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \x9217dae5723eacfef632abdbe2db4cc1b0a3b4e01f13b675da099f6b8cc343b7 op_cert_counter: 8