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 8868440 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 94466321 epoch_slot_no: 117521 block_no: 8868263 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 81978 time: 2023-06-06 06:23:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cecfafc41740e0a58fc8a2512ed5699c633e2cdfe30e0bcde3b31aa31458d8dBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1ggupvuw2683qe4m9qpg9ahk48ecr29x2azcjy92v5h529c82z8es9kssun op_cert: \x4cdd3279f37deaf82dcc5c81024fd95f90904dcb8fde35e8b336e4741e8fb326 op_cert_counter: 1659972759