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 8542030 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 87759815 epoch_slot_no: 323015 block_no: 8541853 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 40922 time: 2023-03-20 15:28:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fa2caf99f36c7bbb366b921d90be3b138ef2d1f1afe7f5291205562d9e573b6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \xd6357410c0a06c21a9d710db19651c301bd6422fad6ddf3eb2d962fa35b24263 op_cert_counter: 1659973374