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 8780976 Details
Epoch: 412Number of transactions in block: 36
slot_no: 92672391
epoch_slot_no: 51591
block_no: 8780799
slot_leader_id: 6729346
size: 85371
time: 2023-05-16 12:04:42
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x7499c4bc41b54b0d30ffa495e907d63d51c659c602d32041266aa355416b0bcf
Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qvmsuh0zqc0r3psj2vpy95uwwg9y20nl7pglh2j44jfhl9hjgs3qshtetvop_cert: \xea2612eaf6f8330f3141d807c8cc058d941781c0843c93312b2869cd6282aac7
op_cert_counter: 14