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 8861412 Details
Epoch: 415 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 94321237 epoch_slot_no: 404437 block_no: 8861235 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 44473 time: 2023-06-04 14:05:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77b74bede3f241c5286569b4fab9fbadc40f0577b3fd8c070e235fb592097dd5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ttfmw3qerarz90hw68y2vcfajkvu53tq039lgdrhr5cqrz889rjsjs2t7m op_cert: \xd0778f8952db6378b10613d85a1ef22c2e5b617f0e75b6eece3a1ea8049b3110 op_cert_counter: 12