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 8868483 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 94467033 epoch_slot_no: 118233 block_no: 8868306 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 88098 time: 2023-06-06 06:35:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2ada3469b006bf2e60d2fbb5061c563f2441d08f73e5fad3db6d4c510fb6ffeBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1086r9sefs2vuhxzztxkp9ttzvugxazv3v8whudg9y597dwfz6nms6we9dc op_cert: \x30c5d3851408dcc23a518ce001af8bca5848b3a495f291d62c103638b4f9efe0 op_cert_counter: 13