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 8715025 Details
Epoch: 408 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 91322476 epoch_slot_no: 429676 block_no: 8714848 slot_leader_id: 4808698 size: 11144 time: 2023-04-30 21:06:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc2aef943706f8b98862f77ec9f703c532b66c6aaa78fcd24ac9d3d9cd932313Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk146ltt5ejvhx69nd7zpucexzq3vjtcf42l8d26rpm6vw0xj0vflxsye2d62 op_cert: \x301d74addc5f605fd76552bf3589da95957c01c2a3e37693ab0f8fd7acdf9065 op_cert_counter: 33