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 8737722 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 91790981 epoch_slot_no: 34181 block_no: 8737545 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 31693 time: 2023-05-06 07:14:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3745fa09ad1fceb7124c0db36c1dddf8898a49001030bb6ae79a5ce719f41002Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \x204ae92a43b31f5c146a951ca08af11882668305b65e296b7532c68a2c897889 op_cert_counter: 14