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 8760731 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 92264282 epoch_slot_no: 75482 block_no: 8760554 slot_leader_id: 8526618 size: 4651 time: 2023-05-11 18:42:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d51b3c9a8dff96b2d16b5a047588914b2f3d47e16c1428ae44580084b59c804Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1xkknefdcqjrgxjpltns9372x3wafyu4dqc6nkz50f7hyxe4ny9hsfhptzl op_cert: \x446c18848cead2a3c9e7ff1551f5619352258ba158829877e6cbc8dd56a9c057 op_cert_counter: 1