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 8560338 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 88137146 epoch_slot_no: 268346 block_no: 8560161 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 31836 time: 2023-03-25 00:17:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ba00e9537f491f1689bc3cc907cebaab72718b4d4bd626d7155f8547aa30801Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \x204ae92a43b31f5c146a951ca08af11882668305b65e296b7532c68a2c897889 op_cert_counter: 14