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 8699895 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 91015525 epoch_slot_no: 122725 block_no: 8699718 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 8425 time: 2023-04-27 07:50:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc04e5352735c7599e27e5731558896e564d5cf09b0318f3e991b1555f80dfabbBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xffb03d75a7e4e8932c8c8fd7bc559e3ad11d9146d2f9b447706c41e387db6c76 op_cert_counter: 14