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 8545861 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 87838553 epoch_slot_no: 401753 block_no: 8545684 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 10881 time: 2023-03-21 13:20:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbf4fb8ca8a1e954c98c1d99116d5903e455df38cd633f242d29b90036d34f40Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1x4gcag7r4n0pld5qdd38etqqsmfsjp5sehughrrg7ew7kesd67zs9va90y op_cert: \x608feff1b30c826c82b29c9bd8a2db1fdf63854aeb75c4381b6a3389c33c9cfd op_cert_counter: 8