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 8853131 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 94149088 epoch_slot_no: 232288 block_no: 8852954 slot_leader_id: 6284437 size: 12453 time: 2023-06-02 14:16:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6e103c9252306a6a0790221b3d6942fe47ad37b2afce895e1ba454c11a70e4eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1l9upellrprstwce0vwq98sm037nwf95zc9hep9tw0uqqq4xndpfsvp4e90 op_cert: \x087102782b5915be73cb0cb5bfb7082c7eba40183954c60b17980a4cbbdd91a7 op_cert_counter: 8