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 8733041 Details
Epoch: 409 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 91694637 epoch_slot_no: 369837 block_no: 8732864 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 8378 time: 2023-05-05 04:28:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7ebbd464adbf5d504006c8355b5afad362d0eb04d9907a5bb6a49a32edac3f6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1n3mpzpmcxumc5pa3yyx29nd440uvftpcydpe8j0f684tjv4ta2yqj4x35r op_cert: \xfe1f2a0305464d4372e2d6b98681b46b04b17a3c90b6c1c4cbf1c7ca42e20a9a op_cert_counter: 6