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 8790969 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 92877857 epoch_slot_no: 257057 block_no: 8790792 slot_leader_id: 4555865 size: 76961 time: 2023-05-18 21:09:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01e3c540846e4b59821bd980e71257833211d6e93d06b5dfe6e444e5b4972604Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1y6rlw79mmm0pjw2n29w0rjr5vgqsrje3nasr3elt2kvm0v9g0z5q40m3d2 op_cert: \x317b7352a51d4c675c1e884b2c9688c967721d0fb9464ac76344743701983604 op_cert_counter: 14