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 8761457 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 92278625 epoch_slot_no: 89825 block_no: 8761280 slot_leader_id: 4556431 size: 83041 time: 2023-05-11 22:41:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60e23ff5910b1362951baa0f6fc1e4d3b35e365b3926cd7e6c02403154b58d49Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12dl25929z0snzdwqdy8400aykx64257ted8gfvpxywmwmf4adx7sh29hd2 op_cert: \xd25e15eedcfa04f8eb23882a91b60162496f0150f8a032e5e0e2b7c8b291dc36 op_cert_counter: 12