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 8850401 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 94092724 epoch_slot_no: 175924 block_no: 8850224 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 86972 time: 2023-06-01 22:36:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b71a3f404f65a9d051f8cbb54da3fa8bb4829710cff2a3c4deb03ba6170517aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1hklew6wgnk07hvt68e8c63l9kzz6atf4kefpuhlqz2xf66yupjrshv88sw op_cert: \xd145f5349452c26124383e80f540fca4bf515c0ba94b0c8f533be672bfba2d8c op_cert_counter: 13