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 8680071 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 90607986 epoch_slot_no: 147186 block_no: 8679894 slot_leader_id: 4591602 size: 30816 time: 2023-04-22 14:37:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3715a855f2f91cef61dd0cf0d78f055f34a343741facf2ba22ef0ecc74e85ccaBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18sjcj3sy45e3azlavguvwvgyfv95398j295ug286v5z5ed8t3ruqcdx24a op_cert: \xc5f3d8a297a019d6c46368028d9afb53fc47573833bec1cff4c07ab8d4a2b0b0 op_cert_counter: 10