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 8540269 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 87723406 epoch_slot_no: 286606 block_no: 8540092 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 11590 time: 2023-03-20 05:21:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec44351cabe32ad00c0664e018295f9db9370fff91a1bb5be5c02f737a71a255Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 9