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 8861121 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 94315804 epoch_slot_no: 399004 block_no: 8860944 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 11793 time: 2023-06-04 12:34:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99cb10d9ed92e188769bf1f49662ce8d52226162a5ad2fe28de6a754cc416cf7Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk18pvuxwd0v2phrgv47awxsxa6tnvdll3yd9yga6j3tvmc88tkkkyq80kwd5 op_cert: \x0ee653e748f224514008373483050b4d42ac633447bcd0bafb69e53cb5a6d908 op_cert_counter: 8