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 8656204 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 90117302 epoch_slot_no: 88502 block_no: 8656027 slot_leader_id: 5085239 size: 86114 time: 2023-04-16 22:19:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee40a445dacb6c774584f9fff1636c6737564bfa08f0798445003fc6a8fe02acBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tw8khexwm89e4jnhvtpehplj7n44ccct8j5ahm8ev5ydyj250mqq3fd3zx op_cert: \x20cf2a38abf68974d8d098992684fe47ba3d68262721eba5e457fbb8893ce5de op_cert_counter: 18