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 8618404 Details
Epoch: 404 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 89333438 epoch_slot_no: 168638 block_no: 8618227 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 58320 time: 2023-04-07 20:35:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaa9cb73eef50db5028565adbda43f989931ba95401db3d6e401a6800f3d5358Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hr5x0pecmup7vqgxf8haww5q4qhtjktac6jga67vafrvxs6yvf6q6ggpct op_cert: \x01f35d071cb96967a6b0d18ab591965583b3ad6008c4f2c4c2afbb4138867b3c op_cert_counter: 8