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 8690813 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 90827450 epoch_slot_no: 366650 block_no: 8690636 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 20004 time: 2023-04-25 03:35:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0229a25ad76a51c860a3cc18159dd25d8d349bfa027e2c5029b44ce57b9462b8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ykzznhc097stfxzqs3udw52rduy6lcvqa7mtwz83j5gf4dkskhus2753u6 op_cert: \x6b9488533f6e5a7873edb7308a3ee82ff2a955ccc152ee432b8e213a20524826 op_cert_counter: 6