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 8841321 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 93904116 epoch_slot_no: 419316 block_no: 8841144 slot_leader_id: 4898788 size: 39302 time: 2023-05-30 18:13:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1a4a421bcb6e9088ef646fe813c0c5c4509129a27562b70b5e13943a7193027Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15zvgmteq0qgwmelmhvjlwh483smhf2j06dscurg0gwp70t98fwcsc5v5k3 op_cert: \xd40cb0878129194e740eff107c1e2f038e80b8f6e09344be7fc31f4062e6bcd6 op_cert_counter: 17