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 8776814 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 92586091 epoch_slot_no: 397291 block_no: 8776637 slot_leader_id: 4555865 size: 20812 time: 2023-05-15 12:06:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45e9b3e3c8ae04fd9ac64ce326c4229280a458ea5f1e0a9c60dd039ba62dfc76Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y6rlw79mmm0pjw2n29w0rjr5vgqsrje3nasr3elt2kvm0v9g0z5q40m3d2 op_cert: \x317b7352a51d4c675c1e884b2c9688c967721d0fb9464ac76344743701983604 op_cert_counter: 14