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 8542357 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 87766606 epoch_slot_no: 329806 block_no: 8542180 slot_leader_id: 6447359 size: 87537 time: 2023-03-20 17:21:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5cc7a5d98d271590033098da2a9d1f6f17e9264b61e754d7a80491a40602394Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ufkxe2rwywsmmks6ldvqu6yw6efxz08spz5mv39f6ve9w7ss447qn23fsm op_cert: \xe9431613b866d8755d9e98bfb0a2b29f2cfd38e92de6dc304ff45b47a3bab704 op_cert_counter: 9