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 8731364 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 91659303 epoch_slot_no: 334503 block_no: 8731187 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 82598 time: 2023-05-04 18:39:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b4861a051c5ca7205997000d1aacb1d1cb7da9f8e112bdc9ec99c5fc986b8efBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xffb03d75a7e4e8932c8c8fd7bc559e3ad11d9146d2f9b447706c41e387db6c76 op_cert_counter: 14