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 8731006 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 91652208 epoch_slot_no: 327408 block_no: 8730829 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 35724 time: 2023-05-04 16:41:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb857730ce891f42183d9f1f64a802e0965808c05f34e1077e29ed6206770e389Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x7a80c1ff5ecaf515a83c84ff88f7fe2162d6b7e0e8393c0e0dd9d40fed11de08 op_cert_counter: 12