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 8762581 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 92302816 epoch_slot_no: 114016 block_no: 8762404 slot_leader_id: 6447359 size: 68249 time: 2023-05-12 05:25:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2d7b891eaaa952c2f1e0ce1c74e2e1007ff6e4425e5f01caa7a7340fae67219Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ufkxe2rwywsmmks6ldvqu6yw6efxz08spz5mv39f6ve9w7ss447qn23fsm op_cert: \xe9431613b866d8755d9e98bfb0a2b29f2cfd38e92de6dc304ff45b47a3bab704 op_cert_counter: 9