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 8658502 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90165926 epoch_slot_no: 137126 block_no: 8658325 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 61916 time: 2023-04-17 11:50:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d99734c061902bd824f5f12e540f5ce75783ab133db70e72fec3ae52625d561Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18pvuxwd0v2phrgv47awxsxa6tnvdll3yd9yga6j3tvmc88tkkkyq80kwd5 op_cert: \x99a132c24c9348ec23d7dedb22f5f0501e54929526e27f5e1f259fee8e88c027 op_cert_counter: 7