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 8539914 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 87715965 epoch_slot_no: 279165 block_no: 8539737 slot_leader_id: 6215623 size: 17410 time: 2023-03-20 03:17:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa58328bd440743acaacdcc933f20ca468a10d22559a3afea5768729f7b52a851Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rne09kkjqtd0j3gh90ecc0huu3m5dsvtu2y3vdgdv64gdd8nle0s44legw op_cert: \xe6592565defe68d0d18ee80233154767780ab542121df92c284f4198afb395b0 op_cert_counter: 8