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 8642715 Details
Epoch: 405 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 89839726 epoch_slot_no: 242926 block_no: 8642538 slot_leader_id: 5279994 size: 30607 time: 2023-04-13 17:13:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4d2c3589d79184831e9551d6057a67d4df29dd8117c534611dee3b86f20cd93Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1mhpemjndf7zsenlnglnvfapmevlfzvuxzqkk0cjs7wlyrf5kddkq64vz94 op_cert: \x6e96d3ed357e275c4881d49b2b4ed8c30662d8a44d406c2fc536c027b99a2403 op_cert_counter: 9