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 8780865 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 92670153 epoch_slot_no: 49353 block_no: 8780688 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 88825 time: 2023-05-16 11:27:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52147383aec43bc656725d4af9c9ea02a6a1bed29e2a464bd37d53ecf60a4cd2Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \xdefb7253f62c26cf8ed2f939f0be6ed52b1d7ef5396b902108861d05dc760234 op_cert_counter: 9