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 8633026 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 89638195 epoch_slot_no: 41395 block_no: 8632849 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 14829 time: 2023-04-11 09:14:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cdfb4ceb9ff22d1a935c64f51b235d31909e32218f245b2dbc4c0b6607a9144Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpvwt8y4pkkexhanfxyldv60lvz4dquzayvu3vfdt65p086akj2qaq70ra op_cert: \xc1d53b8ede41dd0491b5ad72e09ae035c8fa5c85916f2a188d507e4a5cf19823 op_cert_counter: 12