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 8698649 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 90990458 epoch_slot_no: 97658 block_no: 8698472 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 49689 time: 2023-04-27 00:52:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x245aede6dbd1a780cbf334382d77612d21fc96faae2b646bd9c1d699967644f1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xd46558609a2edd12849b4d5b6600a9c2b5642317cc00c9420dfe5aebacd8bee0 op_cert_counter: 1660589471