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 8819738 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 93465372 epoch_slot_no: 412572 block_no: 8819561 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 51333 time: 2023-05-25 16:21:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee8f69ef6a58d2775288d04d7b3633756a6afa87833b0724cf49df5ffb599347Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tpln5vj8nlgrlxac5t0umc546mqdusvq9y2ldr6k3fjrsjscqhaqtzvcth op_cert: \xbddff88c10249c246a48d0fb3118ff781a3fffdde4b76ecc0e74bcf5258b761c op_cert_counter: 10