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 8668430 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 90370380 epoch_slot_no: 341580 block_no: 8668253 slot_leader_id: 6788653 size: 9562 time: 2023-04-19 20:37:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x279639870f7e1a347bfa266cf0b01cbc674e6490adcb9a86249c1be7cf2d4316Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1g4ua6tnm5mexwj0kcdm862m8gav8utzzpwhsyx4sga93t6g35guqdc7gqw op_cert: \xbaa57e0595376efc903d84e51ce771076cba5953595505eec80c52c11f0da287 op_cert_counter: 7