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 8658880 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90173832 epoch_slot_no: 145032 block_no: 8658703 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 18378 time: 2023-04-17 14:02:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf75a52600adf5557acb9afcf5f0d66e4e5c20667101bddc64119d852765c3bb0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1z6wj4vdtuumn0u7g5mnmjwv3p576mqvc0nafwjakkgpza6vdmx2s4ehuu5 op_cert: \xfbb1e895cf4bf5db0437c9562707b9aad555660e7fcadf2bf3a3284ac61d0dd4 op_cert_counter: 1