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 8761288 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 92275558 epoch_slot_no: 86758 block_no: 8761111 slot_leader_id: 7750291 size: 14349 time: 2023-05-11 21:50:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab87fd785658b9bb54a55a9cdf7453eb2f1e552a9bfcbfe29da13b8f58191ea6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nsd9l3w7czjtsgk45we9fn5mz6pfj3u3y74de7t4qmhj2aghllmqznqncd op_cert: \x36079af08ec1bba5996784583bf0ca2a4f63ad3d678b16cbc7bcb90adbd70199 op_cert_counter: 4