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 8758174 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92211586 epoch_slot_no: 22786 block_no: 8757997 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 85877 time: 2023-05-11 04:04:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d90263677d0676658048ab95dc6798bd1db6acb6c471cd9817f2a8928d1fbf5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fs9l47kfluypfaezzetmvfmspmplxrdcpkzv93548zzcg2dz00kqrkqnl7 op_cert: \x8b4c45f6cc7df7d9b70cc287fb53350a36a5da1910955e651f27bac112ebfb96 op_cert_counter: 3