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 8865276 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 94401023 epoch_slot_no: 52223 block_no: 8865099 slot_leader_id: 5904986 size: 81367 time: 2023-06-05 12:15:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc77ee2824b5a24aeccc49b10c70ee7d65857f47ad4f23539f4c88401272ae1e8Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1anrqmtdj6e6cyq8l0jq3wka2hcwp3sq0tc9a5w6ccnjt05yterestd02xj op_cert: \xb9718899fb8fceaef899227be09fe894639fc85e1b03147bbd84eb24fcd1a1cc op_cert_counter: 12