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 8656026 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 90113542 epoch_slot_no: 84742 block_no: 8655849 slot_leader_id: 4986022 size: 44990 time: 2023-04-16 21:17:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2703d587ab41ffea556cb3aa1755b66a360eaf25ca82526f291147c94efacc50Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk19swxhma6hlcf6srrj67njjua4kh088n48prkdf5s2d8h6x8j23fsyyu7gk op_cert: \x2c5d592187dd927f8f59c45c24fe12c18c2da331b1c062a395f25a88ef79aaa4 op_cert_counter: 12