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 8660247 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 90202425 epoch_slot_no: 173625 block_no: 8660070 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 60524 time: 2023-04-17 21:58:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5ed87f35ace4512f70d2f6a8864c9f2b6b76563f7a6b9b7634201133c238f6bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xd46558609a2edd12849b4d5b6600a9c2b5642317cc00c9420dfe5aebacd8bee0 op_cert_counter: 1660589471