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 8636300 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 89706861 epoch_slot_no: 110061 block_no: 8636123 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 7404 time: 2023-04-12 04:19:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf46e4f1c64cc5364a7060e72967e8aef1e705a44a6b4bb4b3c7fe2b8d691e21Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yv9nrq4wg4x8lww755wtmlx3z764jm7ur8efmgur9mgpfe6hayyq5vcf6g op_cert: \xa1133b02911ffd1392ce1a96ae8fc4474f38452efc8ecc031d25afd45fb1dd50 op_cert_counter: 1659973423