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 8786298 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 92780905 epoch_slot_no: 160105 block_no: 8786121 slot_leader_id: 4636355 size: 81580 time: 2023-05-17 18:13:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x303e7c1ffa4eb7116b3b329c9db983a2dc106710a2a5a08ffafbd5af29f1d964Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1s8t9cm805fjq7jyvl5ehdrqzqhykrv234vze03eh0s9evfnz5npqt5k68k op_cert: \x3563988aa2c5faa68660dd60d5ff1316a29dc80d333ce5986d4e24e4bed7fe17 op_cert_counter: 11