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 8786390 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 92782905 epoch_slot_no: 162105 block_no: 8786213 slot_leader_id: 7482132 size: 30683 time: 2023-05-17 18:46:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1c4e1f149216aa240816ac0eaaa9bb6afcf833b7c232fa39971f156f38f675dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1fs4ey2syx83mpyxugc05g0xhk0mya038vcqvvpmmyw4w2tlqp8ysg22ar6 op_cert: \xee460417852bd80f9cbb88a951db0c1a7d3d67a84549e406bb563ff9b2d466b8 op_cert_counter: 3