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 8751205 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 92066572 epoch_slot_no: 309772 block_no: 8751028 slot_leader_id: 6607377 size: 39584 time: 2023-05-09 11:47:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf364b4c7d1047c9db4a6c7458f4c1ea67231a517c3c575c48604fdb2ccd5a05Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v7a029c2avl2cyds82sy87fafgrfg9skgled99hahk40dx4y0d5qc523xk op_cert: \x137b1e1eb77e71936a3ce234e3ff7106dd616a38168b2f1e80ba6bb135c90f3a op_cert_counter: 7