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 8698082 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 90978926 epoch_slot_no: 86126 block_no: 8697905 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 64429 time: 2023-04-26 21:40:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60a54744c7e4a350b015e2dea15fcf463e611d8b5b3aed993e5229525454ac60Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fgsrj2aj8nhnwa7ur606nvr3nmyznd9c0j0y99g5rhahceurcvgqjtksw3 op_cert: \x2098e228ab63f9f28b242cb040d8251436c9bfcca64f25dff973c9e6e3aa478e op_cert_counter: 12