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 8642338 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 89831445 epoch_slot_no: 234645 block_no: 8642161 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 88312 time: 2023-04-13 14:55:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c2a06b961bf2246a0ea073e0f03eabfec1b0151773821d6794ace7ddb2cd590Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1rluj3m4ag2h9clcedrkgwj56nacxwtnlf5h7qza8nwjeqenfee0qwqjsmj op_cert: \x18b5cd57d608a8081985687e7b03c6dbde2fbb3b98a7f4cc32eab068073258ae op_cert_counter: 16