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 8714690 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 91316057 epoch_slot_no: 423257 block_no: 8714513 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 36387 time: 2023-04-30 19:19:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e8248ed115d1413c0dfe17bbe64776cb1dc2603bd545f9f23812216e7ec4101Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x7a80c1ff5ecaf515a83c84ff88f7fe2162d6b7e0e8393c0e0dd9d40fed11de08 op_cert_counter: 12