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 8720581 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 91436745 epoch_slot_no: 111945 block_no: 8720404 slot_leader_id: 8359220 size: 42206 time: 2023-05-02 04:50:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa877f9efa22cc090083b0b0852784d956dbdf81661379f097e809b4dee45ebf7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fyxuedj9jduqp5hdw7ehwx58vk76m5lz5fd73juvwnyl82lkht8qvlp649 op_cert: \x54a21b10239e6962e58e690fa9423cb47b543c6e3da8fb73ece64558c613155e op_cert_counter: 1