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 8780920 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 92671403 epoch_slot_no: 50603 block_no: 8780743 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 87793 time: 2023-05-16 11:48:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x305229fbdf45483e1c20e6f8e84c4f6e51d02581fe890840718e58112a620339Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1esne3tupj5xu7c74c2m750xy80yuh5qcfwkg4w9rzvv447z97j4q3t5vaa op_cert: \xc8198bdec5a731817e53cf59e7b88325cb374dd66d177d3bccdb697791426d3c op_cert_counter: 12