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 8840404 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 93886375 epoch_slot_no: 401575 block_no: 8840227 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 87954 time: 2023-05-30 13:17:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46d47a2ea3e89c7eb909d99d06a8fcabcfbb3af4c2ee1a7cb01087f074d4c9d0Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12k65tnyj7m358l5n65g63jy2rh65yt3xhdkne24fs2j9p5lajzmsdzasa6 op_cert: \xbee80d50c32ffe3a8e8d8dbde14bf9be84340fb10945a0a90976aa2a91e9abd2 op_cert_counter: 28