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 8825038 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 93573070 epoch_slot_no: 88270 block_no: 8824861 slot_leader_id: 4649278 size: 43943 time: 2023-05-26 22:16:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46ee73226e379b3ba2c3fd1b44faa55791a606dde5ffa80825f567c30bf6f112Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1w6yvmvcgg85j8gd9thd7dmkwp22kqv4ngvufgxgreuxhgwunl8mquu5f5h op_cert: \x25a464281a197ea540e4ad92139ad63a5c3cb8bb39345a2f4e2e6ce5e5203434 op_cert_counter: 16