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 8858558 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 94262854 epoch_slot_no: 346054 block_no: 8858381 slot_leader_id: 6360851 size: 84306 time: 2023-06-03 21:52:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d7dd07a8d5dc3874e295c7c7ee7775a11253e98daa218bce947cb6846bdb5ffBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk15hnuprkr23edvwepmfuarcndxtp50sekyyx6ns9gcgsx8z6ptwps0ergcp op_cert: \xeba759073436364d645da690a7189d0ac59b0c9a3f570fbe76fa0fc30a45622c op_cert_counter: 9