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 8730306 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 91638214 epoch_slot_no: 313414 block_no: 8730129 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 37104 time: 2023-05-04 12:48:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9a22d5527db700fcd8cf90e9e10a8b8b7cd776c9428b75e664a609589f5b1c8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1375qgqjrt8x9hvk5leaeh70xj4wkrygdptn8xkh7z6na32v7aysqqvq2mq op_cert: \x9bc814834cf6c08b49c90f85ff25f63c5beb1bfca4964f7952141f0bb2eac8ac op_cert_counter: 7