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 8662773 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 90254423 epoch_slot_no: 225623 block_no: 8662596 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 44370 time: 2023-04-18 12:25:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbda7f686ba0ac5f6afb27d5fd9d0222f7e3ec184e0d7eaa54dc84942ae7e6cfcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gwdurtpzkdz3tyqcnhj4pedz6e7mtdqa4ta7t6808alqy5h0qa8qcsa246 op_cert: \x81ef5a492604fd24540ca677d6c3f77e6008bfffc44ba5c103d007354ad2851b op_cert_counter: 13