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 8853930 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 94164716 epoch_slot_no: 247916 block_no: 8853753 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 88296 time: 2023-06-02 18:36:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdb6c0a3a4d8cdc688ae012c3b66693e828c3c06fdfbe8530f8f6eda18e06565Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1cq75080yk52l0f7a0ywpjpcx77flk57gw9whj8fjdzzk5yqjgk7s9xjpcj op_cert: \xef48a636fcc4a3b77d65132ae9967bf68612c3209c3cfe91f4a5085ccdb69927 op_cert_counter: 1659973479