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 8714335 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 91308717 epoch_slot_no: 415917 block_no: 8714158 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 17698 time: 2023-04-30 17:16:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc6768ba35e11292c2f67fd20f276980e73545c2a5cd020ea2c170f6f6c3fd62Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ffmgargyrpt76axwe2epzk8luerdcwv6tlg6mxs7a7908ypahkvqwf2t89 op_cert: \xd46558609a2edd12849b4d5b6600a9c2b5642317cc00c9420dfe5aebacd8bee0 op_cert_counter: 1660589471