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 8698661 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 90990664 epoch_slot_no: 97864 block_no: 8698484 slot_leader_id: 4672334 size: 86057 time: 2023-04-27 00:55:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49594503000667324441f1d5e0842f6fe66c6646ec1bc66cc3740044da47982bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1enj3ua439h228ks3lrdh4rrdfag60m4amfh86edwz54u9vsq0rcsdgd940 op_cert: \x97922c71ab484188d7db351762ad94ae2ff056d07d5ecaf52480179e22338837 op_cert_counter: 8