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 8638021 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 89742380 epoch_slot_no: 145580 block_no: 8637844 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 34447 time: 2023-04-12 14:11:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd638e4394f331cbe828f46567011e5cf65aba2ffe7af4e0793070f877b563179Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v47hmwys4azcm5dsveat7tuw7vgzy4h29f2gtnp6zezt52zxgtgq953u35 op_cert: \xd9d59b7ba32fcd77f6615c6458b11bb094d3ee6f51cea73734ee884adabb17a9 op_cert_counter: 5