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 8865866 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 94412996 epoch_slot_no: 64196 block_no: 8865689 slot_leader_id: 8441828 size: 86672 time: 2023-06-05 15:34:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe66aacd1e75b1f353e1c881d628ff7b021da0020ce57c4766627a5cd34813263Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1kzrn6n50yt346nxapnxqkat8eg7vxtyxy5a2kucnvghkmvg848asersjtg op_cert: \x5bbc7cf85775ed2598277278cdd27573aa72773f89a6291b73e131c526cc227f op_cert_counter: 1