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 8546072 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87842647 epoch_slot_no: 405847 block_no: 8545895 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 63962 time: 2023-03-21 14:28:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8a141a144b35e9bf347270a62c3a525e09dbc41fd2666c348306d447d2d7534Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x79c118088c885181e3985b312a267c9c7ddbf173936c46328306971a7d9a1896 op_cert_counter: 13