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 8838224 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 93840091 epoch_slot_no: 355291 block_no: 8838047 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 88714 time: 2023-05-30 00:26:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb81f9a25f15e6e51da6b678443f586730c3f227d1111f74935aa29a7ca458d11Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1axwwefuexaytpzfek69neqrmctqc6rte5l005nuukdmcm98ueywswvl6wl op_cert: \x204ae92a43b31f5c146a951ca08af11882668305b65e296b7532c68a2c897889 op_cert_counter: 14