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 8848633 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 94057474 epoch_slot_no: 140674 block_no: 8848456 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 87677 time: 2023-06-01 12:49:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c555ef0d9118a1a6b90a9bd97bfa83c6bd5977c25d8395e6f31311e27cdf0b9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x8c7aa843c2ceade0e8260ad0a60c9c2bc97d4d597c710482cb645550196d3a92 op_cert_counter: 1659973377