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 8857154 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 94233223 epoch_slot_no: 316423 block_no: 8856977 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 82307 time: 2023-06-03 13:38:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6909b8a3fef27f1d25854480481b899bb4d2ceca43136a05f23be0340a798303Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk16uujxtr48w5e83rwc5vtwlhnqk7mx0u4ctk0v6u6nj3m8wmey7tsk4qswm op_cert: \x327c0ac236f503b75c2f8ef3c28ad7dbf0700d3ff9c81c544a57b566171a6c7b op_cert_counter: 6