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 8768102 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 92412117 epoch_slot_no: 223317 block_no: 8767925 slot_leader_id: 5533488 size: 41875 time: 2023-05-13 11:46:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75a733e9ab698f087169856373e7f0a138b6cc2fb508b58cea4cb1afc16a4039Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14amea4z9vufwkppsm6s84uhyarnmk0m7ynlr2ehn7nj90c2m979q5tazaq op_cert: \x8dbcd355b3ceba32655012d4e104e6758b81e59babb8cf8001d40fc289a4da32 op_cert_counter: 15