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 8743104 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 91903101 epoch_slot_no: 146301 block_no: 8742927 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 45406 time: 2023-05-07 14:23:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5002c34570a30d484b2fb2c7baf2ba9762a7d6a7f87d424b38f950202bf3aaf6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1r49pr024069jpw8hklza3tnaxj6fydz33ntj5cxxhasvjdjkafhqx3050j op_cert: \xf40d80f352958ff56c7d8232172b989f42fcac6d4f7cc2590c15e5b8073c5921 op_cert_counter: 14