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 8778632 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 92624224 epoch_slot_no: 3424 block_no: 8778455 slot_leader_id: 4570523 size: 83842 time: 2023-05-15 22:41:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3e637b8ace8e2cd3db733a9b6c1c21b5723811f67601d4a96e9649d860ebae8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk14zf95euctdk895ppfsduv9zc3dq5285uh4s3ra6e5urdus60g7eqdgf4sy op_cert: \xd54064f7a96bf1b16908e6f7cbc1990559af37007adfb702a9e57d4c0766535c op_cert_counter: 13