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 8768327 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 92416950 epoch_slot_no: 228150 block_no: 8768150 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 77376 time: 2023-05-13 13:07:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89ecb2dc2dd9d815138610e5711a99e6a188b0793dd0e238a8c556f6490ca60dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x77f96ddfbc7b9e17c21941acc9718e604d90fdf9e9a1e07fbdb164728a47b3bf op_cert_counter: 13