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 8562652 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 88186234 epoch_slot_no: 317434 block_no: 8562475 slot_leader_id: 5306704 size: 40406 time: 2023-03-25 13:55:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd3c804d90ae72e1b992bf6ce2255418289c7daa596dc3f50e969a43e3909ec6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fdww9dy7h360tvhtzayq995qw6q7pwhn28hhx220rtp6shx6n8dq30zzwn op_cert: \x9f93a445650665319eb1aa215a4a3edc9e633523b603716138456840c9bba3a4 op_cert_counter: 10