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 8774265 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 92535811 epoch_slot_no: 347011 block_no: 8774088 slot_leader_id: 6027565 size: 44713 time: 2023-05-14 22:08:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe683cf5ce1a0dc333f8d725f59934af4a35b1fc2ccb8b2c54e88c250b09c5e09Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vn9ekjp8g8ensl2g84v8vavay2wtx536ftvmy0yfev050p2z3frqlycep7 op_cert: \x53ed46d231aba859921f3776d5cfb9ff57b05060d4590909d51520fef53767d9 op_cert_counter: 9