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 8853649 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 94159388 epoch_slot_no: 242588 block_no: 8853472 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 74656 time: 2023-06-02 17:07:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae2b36bf3fd5b4516e0dbc6e75afe94df33996625f4ea77b695b3ed136e30918Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1smxvme4xjznlgxgxs2kzt3am8p3tza55edcfweyvqtvpfdrm6klq8gxc9l op_cert: \x3794bcff41d2671e7ae23db6c34a36acdcf4a99fb9e4ccf93b0b8e2c21e08628 op_cert_counter: 13