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 8791519 Details
Epoch: 412 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 92889590 epoch_slot_no: 268790 block_no: 8791342 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 54484 time: 2023-05-19 00:24:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8541d6d0cf4ec39b72365a9cf0e14cb764ffde93c4e4d3ce9ae96c8f97b5fc1Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1nyd5vhrglpm490gtp72tyqxdjusw3jk8cmafy8m05m582yhk4r5sxux5vk op_cert: \xe630bcd97734ba547373c62808e810718290ae8c7746f31f9b8d007487bb1631 op_cert_counter: 9