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 8850034 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 94085349 epoch_slot_no: 168549 block_no: 8849857 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 85435 time: 2023-06-01 20:34:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x812a9dc69b2603af5e48945ecacf26229f8d37efc1f28a240ac3a6614e29fee4Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1upgnsznmxmjz9sn60epskd636xc8dnuuahqenhuchw0p4rlvnzusdg6yfc op_cert: \x8c7aa843c2ceade0e8260ad0a60c9c2bc97d4d597c710482cb645550196d3a92 op_cert_counter: 1659973377