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 8863448 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 94363279 epoch_slot_no: 14479 block_no: 8863271 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 10566 time: 2023-06-05 01:46:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3baeac8378a95f110242bff46826b4102cd628a9af98fda43155f2a26c1212f5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xffb03d75a7e4e8932c8c8fd7bc559e3ad11d9146d2f9b447706c41e387db6c76 op_cert_counter: 14