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 8863075 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 94355342 epoch_slot_no: 6542 block_no: 8862898 slot_leader_id: 5648476 size: 88638 time: 2023-06-04 23:33:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x791c5264fe67f74fea9d6378d03495f2df29b8aa72eaa5c53b87ba8d518240d8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ecudgr57mvvse3jt3edmrnuxfd0cvn28jv0gwrx73p7ccpayy6usc552ah op_cert: \xc8cd8c66d582efa066e4cc126c0e3941e3391f3cd872cbdfd9595df4b9f5ce80 op_cert_counter: 11