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 8741061 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 91859921 epoch_slot_no: 103121 block_no: 8740884 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 88610 time: 2023-05-07 02:23:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x880bff83af48626fb48f8c4a7a6c2ff904b647286d6a3a72c2f2a553b50d07a3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vcta5kjly6wwh8t45zwcd2y5qqrlsw8efllgfcapqzckwqquzgxs2tfh8q op_cert: \xcdca92775e27f5e3aeb5a750a14de8ceba7485ce06589a9782586544734e4383 op_cert_counter: 14