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 8763350 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 92317675 epoch_slot_no: 128875 block_no: 8763173 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 23293 time: 2023-05-12 09:32:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13f22e361bb2fdbe475990a020ce0103da34f305cc1a1bafad232ea6bcf3b7a1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1dghjrkap5utjf6zcx99vux2uauvveypref40097nl5cw8j7tftyscjsuaw op_cert: \xb4c20111fb39596d73a0258eda6287d79a29d5568dd55f3138c6ae520b826272 op_cert_counter: 10