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 8772340 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 92498405 epoch_slot_no: 309605 block_no: 8772163 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 88599 time: 2023-05-14 11:44:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1bdf26f7987e11c5a6e35d25183329057d83e642b3b62b0ae0a0ef2c4e6b387Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1plptdmkuchc7wxang99cvjadkwpvpwdzsdzsytqgf84aqvsx3rgsmxxv47 op_cert: \x77f96ddfbc7b9e17c21941acc9718e604d90fdf9e9a1e07fbdb164728a47b3bf op_cert_counter: 13