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 8671787 Details
Epoch: 406 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 90439553 epoch_slot_no: 410753 block_no: 8671610 slot_leader_id: 4898788 size: 80210 time: 2023-04-20 15:50:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x584efedcee82e57ea81235497b3b3820a6a2b1cb9d9f45c0c277aee1f75e2577Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15zvgmteq0qgwmelmhvjlwh483smhf2j06dscurg0gwp70t98fwcsc5v5k3 op_cert: \xd40cb0878129194e740eff107c1e2f038e80b8f6e09344be7fc31f4062e6bcd6 op_cert_counter: 17