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 8773167 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 92514786 epoch_slot_no: 325986 block_no: 8772990 slot_leader_id: 4626196 size: 46196 time: 2023-05-14 16:17:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x371e6e7dcc3f88d6d0e6717c351611a889a3ff4a5accedd0c75f3a48bbff6440Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1pdppl3vx2wxj752ywjy6c963707waeqdn3pux4jywcx7dzeev8wsg0c7kl op_cert: \x04a5ca913b18fd2fc26d3f170239b5e550691134ce2b96d2557648b3444d719c op_cert_counter: 18