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 8866784 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94432549 epoch_slot_no: 83749 block_no: 8866607 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 82591 time: 2023-06-05 21:00:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x532b680d5ee2229ae026c0eae42f0d8e92f79ff2352f0a5bdbb2af5c22c378e5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vcta5kjly6wwh8t45zwcd2y5qqrlsw8efllgfcapqzckwqquzgxs2tfh8q op_cert: \xcdca92775e27f5e3aeb5a750a14de8ceba7485ce06589a9782586544734e4383 op_cert_counter: 14