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 8668431 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 90370415 epoch_slot_no: 341615 block_no: 8668254 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 44233 time: 2023-04-19 20:38:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11c5a9f22173f37d98047a4f4ad950959c57aa3299b5e55c2a6ca2e3085c1033Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18wylyatfcj0nresevgkqq258r2qsjlc8fgq32p768wssvf4xynkql6cka0 op_cert: \x1d8460f1dbb99bbe5f86c4f82b84f7ad485da0523e9f8294cfc5a7eddee06588 op_cert_counter: 17