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 8715760 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 91337044 epoch_slot_no: 12244 block_no: 8715583 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 83997 time: 2023-05-01 01:08:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd01b1fe4c7118eb4558c2b7dd9efeceefd7a85e95a1b76cbc9a656a1a4a29dcdBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x52b6fc73f9604214eabe9d0c0f90f0fd8ad68b6454d180f80346e50b6f550222 op_cert_counter: 1659973376