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 8853509 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 94156794 epoch_slot_no: 239994 block_no: 8853332 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 83828 time: 2023-06-02 16:24:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a5627ad29821dd2cdef569bde5f741f3fb39b96a811e440b091bc3bc0f1d473Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16rypntlhatkcnyrr2w99jmasvnzh9p7utsc6hjc2ezwavqquw79stjmj5a op_cert: \xdefb7253f62c26cf8ed2f939f0be6ed52b1d7ef5396b902108861d05dc760234 op_cert_counter: 9