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 8858820 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 94268388 epoch_slot_no: 351588 block_no: 8858643 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 88674 time: 2023-06-03 23:24:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8e30b0737ee66639efd1c9f9927856b32d2bc47df36ad2c8dc3c5066f02a715Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xffb03d75a7e4e8932c8c8fd7bc559e3ad11d9146d2f9b447706c41e387db6c76 op_cert_counter: 14