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 8546917 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 87859911 epoch_slot_no: 423111 block_no: 8546740 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 88313 time: 2023-03-21 19:16:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2f1b36f0f8290056ab8a54de32841cf18a80b4c5a05c51d310d0c0bebf2c911Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1zpayxenhn797gsxxp42jm50caay7wwkvnwdm8w4vpeztz5gy55sq82tp5l op_cert: \x704055dc3cee6f9dd8d05c7c2465584dc58dd228612d1ba33858b3f49d924bee op_cert_counter: 5