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 8656284 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 90119281 epoch_slot_no: 90481 block_no: 8656107 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 20906 time: 2023-04-16 22:52:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4288c7c1682fb244b5e13f4c75e5d3cddfda2b83b0ebd2515f5037affc0f8f84Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1yv9nrq4wg4x8lww755wtmlx3z764jm7ur8efmgur9mgpfe6hayyq5vcf6g op_cert: \xdda22acd40c0bc63056a956d9cfa6ebf5ab4e2015ec16d7d09d80d2cb4ecb900 op_cert_counter: 1659973424