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 8692201 Details
Epoch: 407 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90855961 epoch_slot_no: 395161 block_no: 8692024 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 41217 time: 2023-04-25 11:30:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0256484c0e82f869113d25a72ebf7815fd6ac173d85b969b742f326514807264Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xffb03d75a7e4e8932c8c8fd7bc559e3ad11d9146d2f9b447706c41e387db6c76 op_cert_counter: 14