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 8782740 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 92708207 epoch_slot_no: 87407 block_no: 8782563 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 19755 time: 2023-05-16 22:01:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa643f7a143e0f1dedec61365458b5791b221c3902d7f8be6ef402b1047c6781Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kkmpqpgn4m92dqeusyvdvydl6wy8mthe59svsdctntq44kpuyglsfnu4wh op_cert: \xaf881ff01b21d09e7c8ef04a2d4454391c974d07f82972e99eb1d45030ae9091 op_cert_counter: 8