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 8852906 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 94144496 epoch_slot_no: 227696 block_no: 8852729 slot_leader_id: 4943882 size: 52621 time: 2023-06-02 12:59:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdee33970083dba7f247475edc9e382a73b88fef4bebb28c94f4b67b9bd9b4088Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ytunls0jtlwj52v26a2m79av25tjdhv3uc4lgllsxqwd7ynqjeyqez82j2 op_cert: \xa03ce9745998f5140103d3058aee83d4cbc3dcb5ad33c1e4c809a63910ce2fb2 op_cert_counter: 29