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 8541724 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 87753324 epoch_slot_no: 316524 block_no: 8541547 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 6001 time: 2023-03-20 13:40:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb0c9e6a76cd530ca1b4e52b517a1d16eb6e79d1f864b901670c4c3487f8441bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1frnthuz2a86rn5sphe7akvxhu2czzve4yhr5cdjtvmjax3unx5zswkyxr6 op_cert: \x87f75e4a431db4d728d0f27180abbc5933be8b4b6f366ec9a59ff8442c9d4738 op_cert_counter: 8