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 8780199 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92657131 epoch_slot_no: 36331 block_no: 8780022 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 86478 time: 2023-05-16 07:50:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3b112c2535e041f9a63ae91c8f6bff1464021cb7b27793759b589e4938c4479Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ltvd0w6hv0uczp02jjdswh5qu9nmfla04qtd25eqsydrf7n2pvssqcuc48 op_cert: \x4d796d0dd8f11b337a36a8a433baf3a3ff954247b2c70c20fd2f6addb4a3e937 op_cert_counter: 9