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 8867466 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 94446899 epoch_slot_no: 98099 block_no: 8867289 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 70218 time: 2023-06-06 00:59:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd245543739c15e5151f6a49d1dd928316c9ae4929310c6a6f87e2bcb583f90b9Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1e9pvcugzux0yxw3eh0kt868q5tq74ndknrq68lj3fmpt7ndfm2jqesmly7 op_cert: \xfcaabc5a8320b063d431373b5296ad23e8d771029e93a98f908477f5465e9307 op_cert_counter: 14