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 8868501 Details
Epoch: 416 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 94467303 epoch_slot_no: 118503 block_no: 8868324 slot_leader_id: 6250716 size: 86844 time: 2023-06-06 06:39:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc367904ee8cdbd868ea956a1a4030a355a5783904c218de207d012b470b6e517Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1vtc9x988sy44hh7sqgyhykpvlc3nxd8amnc7kyz2fte5u4caksxswc5h4e op_cert: \xaae89ccc63361cf9f5ee2da6f28a7c55d91942df47ca1b72ea3d9c8f6b7a4f2c op_cert_counter: 11