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 8820028 Details
Epoch: 413 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 93471864 epoch_slot_no: 419064 block_no: 8819851 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 6876 time: 2023-05-25 18:09:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac19f412bb4da0fc14fbd6c7a127bb5bf1b05baecec3ee56a5e9cc3f8b10e427Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xffb03d75a7e4e8932c8c8fd7bc559e3ad11d9146d2f9b447706c41e387db6c76 op_cert_counter: 14