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 8848745 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 94059683 epoch_slot_no: 142883 block_no: 8848568 slot_leader_id: 5746332 size: 80603 time: 2023-06-01 13:26:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8e4714248fd084f9fe76525d525fbf66e3bf8000a1275211f5a916136ef30d5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1skyewq6gmlapvr37e8v46xc9uf0gycun9g694kftz946stf46d8qwgyclw op_cert: \xe1faa90cb7ee20220f39cfd2d64b38114b84ff4fab83a8d849c35eafc0d298ee op_cert_counter: 9