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 8639599 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 89776401 epoch_slot_no: 179601 block_no: 8639422 slot_leader_id: 4685979 size: 25058 time: 2023-04-12 23:38:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x910af5ae34a285ff37b4e7e81391c6c5c91769cb2d2fabbbef3106c27a9c69a4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk13plulf4sydw02mfz7fclhnvke3kdy7u4rkgwr0k3hglxkculmxzsjqerrs op_cert: \x34be1715817d5a55c3a710d3ef4d2ce695ace69922f25e6bc8eea919228f992d op_cert_counter: 13