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 8768079 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 92411440 epoch_slot_no: 222640 block_no: 8767902 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 42659 time: 2023-05-13 11:35:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e9799a131a4c81795d1a698552bc6e7fe01c2c531cd6c66928cd5637822e52eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 10