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 8541894 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 87756934 epoch_slot_no: 320134 block_no: 8541717 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 62193 time: 2023-03-20 14:40:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb46c833dd36f54d2884506c50b5ba4167137ca206a572a379f1582568da1c644Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ypzw9zfrm5mupcffxgewr3ywg8r2y6gnfrxy3kkyeu6ujx4vdqkqasuaeg op_cert: \xf377fd399e1a9000efdbd1d8c1e91f8e78f6ca84ced7e7b039d1493672810616 op_cert_counter: 14