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 8660863 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90214746 epoch_slot_no: 185946 block_no: 8660686 slot_leader_id: 4595060 size: 65926 time: 2023-04-18 01:23:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bc4c55d6303d10c452291f855652683e594b3d6ae84f3f24ab37657ee7fa868Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gldanyvpq9jvpfen2uwrs3pgxlp7n5nyx6w9p3nrskcvletnxfpq72g9d8 op_cert: \xc24cbcd60025c34c3dfdb10e4dc0f63186111714a6281269e7699771ea25def3 op_cert_counter: 6