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 8862746 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 94349156 epoch_slot_no: 356 block_no: 8862569 slot_leader_id: 5410547 size: 36930 time: 2023-06-04 21:50:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1a0d302dab41bbe6d53e11ff3abe3a1eb52f7ca3dc86745e3abf871287129a3Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wjfsfxph3kqp2egre6w2mx6p0aneq07w2c3n3azc8jdxhwwn5fpspatffa op_cert: \xf2959b950873d2aaffd75f8fcc60c766ca8456e3413518bb63ba915bc4017299 op_cert_counter: 12