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 8678886 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 90583448 epoch_slot_no: 122648 block_no: 8678709 slot_leader_id: 4626196 size: 26053 time: 2023-04-22 07:48:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd657ced9fb79152257a8f5d7e8c0093ebb6e3660d7632952c84e4b81b1a5b1b9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pdppl3vx2wxj752ywjy6c963707waeqdn3pux4jywcx7dzeev8wsg0c7kl op_cert: \x42687348593e1c7920a84f7bf4a32f526174b9ad89e2f7189eb9bf64e491a9f0 op_cert_counter: 17