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 8635705 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 89694364 epoch_slot_no: 97564 block_no: 8635528 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 55986 time: 2023-04-12 00:50:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b2c46f0ace04749053c73b68245d1a7547c03cd9087e6ffa2c9d4105df55098Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \x74c66dbf7fe60951f625e258d4ce58459a268b4897008681e5e95bf8212fc62d op_cert_counter: 13