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 8662004 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 90238501 epoch_slot_no: 209701 block_no: 8661827 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 26137 time: 2023-04-18 07:59:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc0fc0fefe9fb58f0ed89ea3569900ad21d67b7f84d98fabe7960c01ec82cdc4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x79c118088c885181e3985b312a267c9c7ddbf173936c46328306971a7d9a1896 op_cert_counter: 13