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 8862912 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 94352101 epoch_slot_no: 3301 block_no: 8862735 slot_leader_id: 5581927 size: 25084 time: 2023-06-04 22:39:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc23ebc2de5fd2569c8bc5bbba67a23e9731362ae6ca81b4714842fe19f9313ebBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk12hysdujmcsh5gajnqu6xaffwhxeyd66uw45l4609rwqrsvhzax9qqpeq4n op_cert: \x890088fcb4a87f0c24ea247c2ace9b7e84867dc034016a31da34438a7f0fff6d op_cert_counter: 11