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 8789449 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 92845935 epoch_slot_no: 225135 block_no: 8789272 slot_leader_id: 7989282 size: 68577 time: 2023-05-18 12:17:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcac9deb975578209b1a456a9f6ccba5e9b7a8d6ddf6757ca94ceb9d34c5cab89Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1qcnygxcar9r2hmpvuqq6azqrhrw4kf4qcuzgkcxuj20zxm7gm8vqn2mk5y op_cert: \xf39eb44a58c8a2fa4c882834e59fed89d9456b3aaf19cd44e9681b9cec640cfb op_cert_counter: 2