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 8772716 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 92505869 epoch_slot_no: 317069 block_no: 8772539 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 78725 time: 2023-05-14 13:49:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fb6d43b41a2cdfd4c27475e550ad7a8742b6e1a00352bb1f747c51341a1c733Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x52b6fc73f9604214eabe9d0c0f90f0fd8ad68b6454d180f80346e50b6f550222 op_cert_counter: 1659973376