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 8768450 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 92419448 epoch_slot_no: 230648 block_no: 8768273 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 88475 time: 2023-05-13 13:48:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc91c04dbd614255a33566585d6bb76b51b647c372fb382b261f70269c28eb47Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ggupvuw2683qe4m9qpg9ahk48ecr29x2azcjy92v5h529c82z8es9kssun op_cert: \x792718a65668b9cb9b1b4b0d77fe2cc039bc86c3cc489f21fa56474135ddd7ef op_cert_counter: 1659972758