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 8782615 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 92705571 epoch_slot_no: 84771 block_no: 8782438 slot_leader_id: 4727750 size: 35781 time: 2023-05-16 21:17:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bf694d3d1e9079c875b68b730a1f149956d7f9a6f4237b06c7ca1402efd69b3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk10crrnwex35hl2xxswjr5p5665zuuqm3eq0hgmg8lx6ygr3x08jwqehay6p op_cert: \x7aad46d2ecb4d868ec7144653d9e52a6eb508210a6456d59c2bcfafe8728d677 op_cert_counter: 14