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 8762609 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 92303452 epoch_slot_no: 114652 block_no: 8762432 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 82371 time: 2023-05-12 05:35:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9175b173caca637a88517b9b69d0e0ffcd73b7f5156440c73422a5b6e3d3d88bBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vcta5kjly6wwh8t45zwcd2y5qqrlsw8efllgfcapqzckwqquzgxs2tfh8q op_cert: \xcdca92775e27f5e3aeb5a750a14de8ceba7485ce06589a9782586544734e4383 op_cert_counter: 14