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 8543059 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 87780961 epoch_slot_no: 344161 block_no: 8542882 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 13952 time: 2023-03-20 21:20:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x415b3d9dae0c4a68eed691d3f395a6482a5bc9a1d99aa4a48dbc9cf3e4f298d7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1225yd8gdk4pd4jujmh976nrnskrh5hnkgexjwkmqxwml67tjfm9qxaypnx op_cert: \x37b3cb119be2a2eb949c81566b2d4ca8b21df9b6708d9513b041782f4949cb9e op_cert_counter: 11