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 8771830 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 92487186 epoch_slot_no: 298386 block_no: 8771653 slot_leader_id: 4562285 size: 52942 time: 2023-05-14 08:37:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf50eb975670936fb21b7730107133dd004b4b5ce2432607445726338b67a4e26Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vxkyne4ftwjz4vlla756mlfqrmzwx35mkhk7d993njzmceksfp2q3kp8d4 op_cert: \x3e9197f7bc0e83ccc680080ab3e8bfcdf95492145e924454e71dba38864f74c3 op_cert_counter: 16