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 8717998 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 91383173 epoch_slot_no: 58373 block_no: 8717821 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 36065 time: 2023-05-01 13:57:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ceffa2e1ea5cc97eec72d7a499f283dc60d5d66fd4b4df4f7f81c30dd54e5bcBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fn9xu98lfxkgtekf96jwwthjep8malux73nppnjuzrafrz93e58staxe85 op_cert: \x79c118088c885181e3985b312a267c9c7ddbf173936c46328306971a7d9a1896 op_cert_counter: 13