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 8777785 Details
Epoch: 411 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 92606340 epoch_slot_no: 417540 block_no: 8777608 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 86004 time: 2023-05-15 17:43:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f7f198706565fc9f311e83a3d37f9131162c03a5cbb0da04f70dcd3263e52e6Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1v0d2sfqpjxdyu8przyu6r8d6e3tus2pkcreh8kkhmvxv6kvnckcqu5ycdk op_cert: \x09a9e36c145893c5c4d02299c6434a104433e98c8384737d8f304e73f8c23fa3 op_cert_counter: 11