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 8768808 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 92426036 epoch_slot_no: 237236 block_no: 8768631 slot_leader_id: 4626196 size: 7558 time: 2023-05-13 15:38:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9135efbb807e6cdad3d75e14fde48afee935b0a31ee6a0d07e8ce76e4a5702ecBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pdppl3vx2wxj752ywjy6c963707waeqdn3pux4jywcx7dzeev8wsg0c7kl op_cert: \x04a5ca913b18fd2fc26d3f170239b5e550691134ce2b96d2557648b3444d719c op_cert_counter: 18