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 8777217 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 92594407 epoch_slot_no: 405607 block_no: 8777040 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 32948 time: 2023-05-15 14:24:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb45052c363373c8396406370253bb98c46234f7b4d70862e572e15971ac1c487Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ykzznhc097stfxzqs3udw52rduy6lcvqa7mtwz83j5gf4dkskhus2753u6 op_cert: \x6b9488533f6e5a7873edb7308a3ee82ff2a955ccc152ee432b8e213a20524826 op_cert_counter: 6